World Champions India currently sit at the top of the ICC Men’s T20I team rankings, a position they have proudly held since 21 February 2022. After winning the T20I series against New Zealand by a dominant 4-1 margin, India further strengthened their hold on the number one spot.
Their recent success has boosted their rating to 273 points, keeping them comfortably ahead of the competition. Australia ranks second with a score of 261, but India continues to lead the rankings with consistent performance and strong results.
Top 30 Teams Of The ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings 2026
Here is the list of the top 30 teams in the ICC Men’s T20I Teams Ranking before the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
| Rank | Team | Matches | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 77 | 20998 | 273 |
| 2 | Australia | 45 | 11757 | 261 |
| 3 | England | 49 | 12712 | 259 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 60 | 15063 | 251 |
| 5 | South Africa | 57 | 13743 | 241 |
| 6 | Pakistan | 80 | 19045 | 238 |
| 7 | West Indies | 68 | 15955 | 235 |
| 8 | Sri Lanka | 54 | 12298 | 228 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 67 | 14925 | 223 |
| 10 | Afghanistan | 49 | 10851 | 221 |
| 11 | Ireland | 43 | 8601 | 200 |
| 12 | Zimbabwe | 67 | 13400 | 200 |
| 13 | Netherlands | 37 | 6769 | 183 |
| 14 | Scotland | 25 | 4541 | 182 |
| 15 | Namibia | 36 | 6476 | 180 |
| 16 | Nepal | 43 | 7550 | 176 |
| 17 | United Arab Emirates | 63 | 11049 | 175 |
| 18 | USA | 35 | 6099 | 174 |
| 19 | Canada | 36 | 5518 | 153 |
| 20 | Oman | 48 | 7282 | 152 |
| 21 | Uganda | 56 | 7952 | 142 |
| 22 | Papua New Guinea | 20 | 2718 | 136 |
| 23 | Kuwait | 42 | 5441 | 130 |
| 24 | Hong Kong | 52 | 6602 | 127 |
| 25 | Malaysia | 59 | 7386 | 125 |
| 26 | Bahrain | 73 | 8659 | 119 |
| 27 | Italy | 19 | 2247 | 118 |
| 28 | Jersey | 24 | 2819 | 117 |
| 29 | Qatar | 42 | 4835 | 115 |
| 30 | Spain | 22 | 2478 | 113 |
England and Pakistan Jumped After Clean Sweep Agaisnt Sri Lanka and Australia Respectively
England also won their series 3-0 against Sri Lanka. With this clean sweep, England maintained their position at third in the T20I rankings, while Sri Lanka stayed in eighth place despite the home defeat.
In another important series, Pakistan recorded a 3-0 series win over Australia. This dominant performance helped Pakistan climb up the rankings, moving past the West Indies to secure sixth position. Meanwhile, Australia maintained its 2nd place with a rating of 261.
Scotland Replaced Bangladesh By Being In The Top 20
Bangladesh has withdrawn from the T20 World Cup due to security concerns. As a result, Scotland has been named as their replacement in the tournament. Scotland was the only team ranked in the top 20 that was not originally included in the World Cup lineup, which made them the next eligible side to step in.
How Does ICC Teams Rating Work?
Let’s look at how the teams’ ratings change with each match in the ICC T20I rankings system. The rating points a team gains or loses depend on the difference between the two teams at the start of the match.
If The Rating Gap Is Less Than 40
If the gap between their ratings is less than 40 points, it means the teams are considered closely matched. In such cases, the points exchanged are more balanced.
| Match Result | Points Earned |
|---|---|
| Win | Opponent’s rating + 50 |
| Tie | Opponent’s rating |
| Lose | Opponent’s rating − 50 |
If The Rating Gap Is More Than 40
When the difference between two teams’ ratings before a match is 40 points or more, the points distribution differs slightly.
In this case, the higher-ranked team is expected to win. If they do win, they gain only a small number of rating points because the result was predictable.
| Match Result | Points Earned |
|---|---|
| Stronger team wins | Own rating + 10 |
| Weaker team loses | Own rating − 10 |
| Stronger team ties | Own rating − 40 |
| Weaker team ties | Own rating + 40 |
| Stronger team loses | Own rating − 90 |
| Weaker team wins | Own rating + 90 |
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Conclusion: India is Leading The ICC Men’s T20 Rating
India continue to sit at the top of the ICC Men’s T20I Rankings 2026, reflecting their consistent dominance in the shortest format. The 4–1 series win over New Zealand has further strengthened their position, taking their tally to 273 points and underlining their depth and balance as a T20 side.
Australia remain close contenders in second place with 261 points, while England hold third spot after steady performances. With major tournaments ahead, the rankings are expected to see more movement, making the race for the top positions even more competitive.
