August 11, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka have made a notable leap in the ICC Men’s One Day International (ODI) Team Rankings, reclaiming a place among the top four sides in the world. The latest rankings, released on 10 August 2025, show the island nation rising to fourth position with a rating of 103, nudging Pakistan down to fifth.
Sri Lanka’s climb comes after accumulating 4009 points from 39 ODIs, reflecting consistent performances over recent months. Their advancement sees them narrowly edge past Pakistan, who now trail with a rating of 102 following a dip in form.
India remain firmly at the summit of the table, maintaining a commanding lead with a rating of 124. New Zealand and Australia occupy the second and third spots respectively, both tied on 109 points, with decimal margins separating their positions.
Completing the top ten are South Africa in sixth, followed by Afghanistan in seventh, England in eighth, West Indies in ninth, and Bangladesh rounding out the list in tenth place.
