New Zealand loses No. 1 spot in ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings to England
A second consecutive loss to Australia in the three-match ODI series cost the Kiwis the top spot in the ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings.
Published : Sep 08, 2022 17:45 IST
Kane Williamson-led New Zealand lost its top spot in the ICC Men’s Team ODI Rankings to England after loss to Australia in the 2nd ODI in Cairns on Thursday.
England replaced New Zealand as the top-ranked side in the ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings on Thursday after the Kiwis’ 113-run loss to Australia in the second ODI.
England has a rating of 119 while New Zealand slipped to second with 117. Kane Williamson’s side can tie England at 119 by winning the third and final ODI in Cairns on Sunday but will still remain second due to inferior rating points.
England reclaimed the top spot having lost it to New Zealand in May 2021.
Top 10 teams in ICC Men’s ODI Rankings:
| Rank | Team | Matches | Points | Rating |
| 1 | England | 27 | 3226 | 119 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 21 | 2454 | 117 |
| 3 | India | 31 | 3447 | 111 |
| 4 | Pakistan | 22 | 2354 | 107 |
| 5 | Australia | 28 | 2904 | 104 |
| 6 | South Africa | 21 | 2111 | 101 |
| 7 | Bangladesh | 30 | 2753 | 92 |
| 8 | Sri Lanka | 29 | 2658 | 92 |
| 9 | West Indies | 41 | 2902 | 71 |
| 10 | Afghanistan | 18 | 1238 | 69 |