New Update
Ahead of the World Twenty-20, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced Global Women's Twenty-20 Team Rankings. Previously, ICC had a collective Team Ranking system for ODI's and Twenty-20's, whereas there was none for tests as the format is not played often in the women's game.
The Global Rankings feature 46 teams from across the globe. Nine European, 14 Asian, 13 African and four teams each from East Asia Pacific and the America's, as well as Australia and West Indies make up the 46. With all Twenty-20 matches between member nations been international status earlier this year, more Twenty-20 cricket is being played. Australia occupy the top spot on the table, while Scotland, at Number 11 is the highest ranked Associate Member. Following Scotland is Thailand. They find themselves quite high up in the rankings on the back of some strong performances, including a win over Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup.
Australia, fresh off a series whitewash against New Zealand, will need to clean sweep their series against Pakistan as well, if they want to remain at the top. They are closely followed by their trans-Tasman rivals. A difference of just three points separates the two. Hot on New Zealand's heels though, is England, only one point behind. There is fierce competition between these three sides, especially in the shortest format.
At Number 4 is West Indies. With 259 points, the hosts' and defending champions of the World Twenty-20 are 17 points behind England. India, at Number 5, is an additional 10 points behind the West Indies. South Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Ireland are the other countries competing in the tournament.
ICC has made great efforts to grow the women's game. By first giving the Twenty-20's between member nations international status, then introducing these rankings, they have certainly promoted the game. About this, ICC Chief Executive David Richardson said, “We are committed to growing the game and T20 is the vehicle through which we’ll do this. Global rankings and international status for all T20 games between Members is a huge step forward and will contribute to our efforts to accelerate the growth of the women’s game. The new rankings will provide incentive for teams to play regularly and mark their progress globally. I wish teams all the best.”
The introduction of the Global Rankings has been praised by several teams' captains. Australian skipper Meg Lanning said, “Being named the top-ranked country in the ICC T20I rankings is nice recognition for the consistent style of cricket that we’ve been playing over the last year or so. I welcome the new teams on the table and wish them all the best on behalf of the Australian team. The women’s game has been on an upward move and I am sure this will further help spread the game worldwide."
Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed similar sentiments in the words, "The global women’s T20I rankings is a welcome move as such an all-inclusive list will only help spread the game worldwide. I’m sure these rankings will encourage more countries to play the game regularly and teams will get a good idea of where they stand in the global context. Players always take interest in the ICC rankings as they are a true reflection of where teams and players stand.”
For the lesser experienced teams, the idea of rankings is a source of motivation and encouragement. All teams want to do well and see their hard work be rewarded by moving up in the rankings.
Scotland's captain Kathryn Bryce commented on this saying, “The global women’s T20I rankings is a welcome move as such an all-inclusive list will only help spread the game worldwide. I’m sure these rankings will encourage more countries to play the game regularly and teams will get a good idea of where they stand in the global context. Players always take interest in the ICC rankings as they are a true reflection of where teams and players stand.”
Women's T20I Team Rankings:
Women's ODI Team Rankings:
(As of 12th October, 2018)
The Global Rankings feature 46 teams from across the globe. Nine European, 14 Asian, 13 African and four teams each from East Asia Pacific and the America's, as well as Australia and West Indies make up the 46. With all Twenty-20 matches between member nations been international status earlier this year, more Twenty-20 cricket is being played. Australia occupy the top spot on the table, while Scotland, at Number 11 is the highest ranked Associate Member. Following Scotland is Thailand. They find themselves quite high up in the rankings on the back of some strong performances, including a win over Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup.
Australia, fresh off a series whitewash against New Zealand, will need to clean sweep their series against Pakistan as well, if they want to remain at the top. They are closely followed by their trans-Tasman rivals. A difference of just three points separates the two. Hot on New Zealand's heels though, is England, only one point behind. There is fierce competition between these three sides, especially in the shortest format.
At Number 4 is West Indies. With 259 points, the hosts' and defending champions of the World Twenty-20 are 17 points behind England. India, at Number 5, is an additional 10 points behind the West Indies. South Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Ireland are the other countries competing in the tournament.
ICC has made great efforts to grow the women's game. By first giving the Twenty-20's between member nations international status, then introducing these rankings, they have certainly promoted the game. About this, ICC Chief Executive David Richardson said, “We are committed to growing the game and T20 is the vehicle through which we’ll do this. Global rankings and international status for all T20 games between Members is a huge step forward and will contribute to our efforts to accelerate the growth of the women’s game. The new rankings will provide incentive for teams to play regularly and mark their progress globally. I wish teams all the best.”
The introduction of the Global Rankings has been praised by several teams' captains. Australian skipper Meg Lanning said, “Being named the top-ranked country in the ICC T20I rankings is nice recognition for the consistent style of cricket that we’ve been playing over the last year or so. I welcome the new teams on the table and wish them all the best on behalf of the Australian team. The women’s game has been on an upward move and I am sure this will further help spread the game worldwide."
Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed similar sentiments in the words, "The global women’s T20I rankings is a welcome move as such an all-inclusive list will only help spread the game worldwide. I’m sure these rankings will encourage more countries to play the game regularly and teams will get a good idea of where they stand in the global context. Players always take interest in the ICC rankings as they are a true reflection of where teams and players stand.”
For the lesser experienced teams, the idea of rankings is a source of motivation and encouragement. All teams want to do well and see their hard work be rewarded by moving up in the rankings.
Scotland's captain Kathryn Bryce commented on this saying, “The global women’s T20I rankings is a welcome move as such an all-inclusive list will only help spread the game worldwide. I’m sure these rankings will encourage more countries to play the game regularly and teams will get a good idea of where they stand in the global context. Players always take interest in the ICC rankings as they are a true reflection of where teams and players stand.”
Women's T20I Team Rankings:
Rank | Team | Points |
1 | Australia | 280 |
2 | New Zealand | 277 |
3 | England | 276 |
4 | West Indies | 259 |
5 | India | 249 |
6 | South Africa | 243 |
7 | Pakistan | 227 |
8 | Sri Lanka | 207 |
9 | Bangladesh | 193 |
10 | Ireland | 188 |
11 | Scotland | 150 |
12 | Thailand | 146 |
13 | Zimbabwe | 145 |
14 | UAE | 130 |
15 | Uganda | 127 |
16 | Kenya | 121 |
17 | PNG | 120 |
18 | Nepal | 117 |
19 | Samoa | 106 |
20 | Tanzania | 89 |
21 | Hong Kong | 81 |
22 | Indonesia | 80 |
23 | Netherlands | 76 |
24 | Qatar | 74 |
25 | China | 73 |
26 | Namibia | 63 |
27 | Japan | 57 |
28 | Botswana | 49 |
29 | Argentina | 48 |
30 | Sierra Leone | 44 |
31 | Malaysia | 43 |
32 | Germany | 43 |
33 | Oman | 36 |
34 | Brazil | 33 |
35 | Vanuatu | 29 |
36 | France | 25 |
37 | Mozambique | 21 |
38 | Denmark | 20 |
39 | Zambia | 11 |
40 | Malawi | 10 |
41 | Belgium | 9 |
42 | Chile | 7 |
43 | Peru | 0 |
44 | Lesotho | 0 |
45 | Swaziland | 0 |
46 | Singapore | 0 |
Women's ODI Team Rankings:
Rank | Team | Points |
1 | Australia | 140 |
2 | England | 123 |
3 | India | 119 |
4 | New Zealand | 116 |
5 | South Africa | 98 |
6 | West Indies | 92 |
7 | Pakistan | 73 |
8 | Sri Lanka | 58 |
9 | Bangladesh | 49 |
10 | Ireland | 21 |
(As of 12th October, 2018)