These cricket rankings take into account the final result of a match (win, draw, loss, tie), whether the match was played on a home, away or neutral ground. The ODI rankings also take into account the type of match - World Cup matches are given more weight than other ODIs. The home team is considered to have a 89 point advantage for a test match, a 70 point advantage for a one day match or a 49 point advantage for a 20-20 match. Between two equally matched teams, this equates to the home side scoring 62% in tests, 60% in one day internationals or 57% for a 20-20 match.
The ratings are calculated using a variation on the Glicko system developed by Professor Mark Glickman.
The following table shows the conversion from ranking difference to expected winning chances. Click here to view the table.
Test Ratings
One Day International Ratings
20-20 International Ratings
Includes tests up to Sri Lanka vs. India, 23 July 2008.
| 1. | Australia | 6216 |
| 2. | South Africa | 6051 |
| 3. | England | 6013 |
| 4. | India | 6003 |
| 5. | Sri Lanka | 6001 |
| 6. | Pakistan | 5983 |
| 7. | New Zealand | 5903 |
| 8. | West Indies | 5825 |
| 9. | Zimbabwe | 5582 |
| 10. | Bangladesh | 5495 |
Includes one day internationals up to New Zealand vs. Bangladesh, 31 December 2007.
| 1. | Australia | 6169 |
| 2. | South Africa | 6063 |
| 3. | New Zealand | 6008 |
| 4. | Sri Lanka | 6006 |
| 5. | India | 5989 |
| 6. | Pakistan | 5975 |
| 7. | England | 5926 |
| 8. | West Indies | 5881 |
| 9. | Bangladesh | 5633 |
| 10. | Zimbabwe | 5463 |
| 11. | Kenya | 5374 |
| 12. | Ireland | 5245 |
One day ratings for non-test playing nations are available here.
This list currently includes teams that have played eight or more 20-20 Internationals.
Includes 20-20 matches up to South Africa vs. West Indies, 16 December 2007.
| 1. | India | 6357 |
| 2. | Pakistan | 6213 |
| 3. | South Africa | 6046 |
| 4. | Sri Lanka | 6021 |
| 5. | Australia | 5997 |
| 6. | New Zealand | 5836 |
| 7. | England | 5798 |
| 8. | Bangladesh | 5734 |
| 9. | West Indies | 5718 |
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