RAWALPINDI: Pakistan have climbed to fourth place in the ICC Men’s ODI team rankings, overtaking Australia after consecutive victories over Sri Lanka and England in the ongoing ODI tri-series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Pakistan have moved up to fourth with 103 rating points, while South Africa occupy third place with 104 points. India remain at the top with 115 points, followed by New Zealand in second place with 109.
🚨 UPDATE – ICC ODI RANKINGS! 🇵🇰
– Pakistan has jumped to number 4 position in the latest ICC ODI rankings after defeating England last night. https://t.co/7OOBUt2faB
— Rayham. (@RayhamUnplugged) October 21, 2026
ICC Men’s ODI team rankings
The latest 2026 ICC Men’s ODI team rankings place the top five teams as follows:
- India: 115 rating points
- New Zealand: 109 rating points
- South Africa: 104 rating points
- Pakistan: 103 rating points
- Australia: 102 rating points
Pakistan’s rise follows their emphatic 87-run victory over England on Tuesday, extending their winning run in the tournament.
Minhas leads Pakistan to a convincing victory
All-rounder Arafat Minhas delivered a match-winning performance, scoring 59 off 58 deliveries before claiming career-best bowling figures of 6/40 to dismantle England’s batting line-up.
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Hasan Nawaz top-scored for Pakistan with 79 off 74 balls, while Faheem Ashraf provided a late flourish with a quickfire 39 off 26 deliveries. Saad Baig also made a valuable contribution with 35 as Pakistan recovered from 81-4 to post a competitive total of 302-9.
🚨 Pakistan have moved up to fourth place in the latest ICC ODI team rankings following their victory over England tonight. With 103 rating points, Pakistan have overtaken Australia and are now just one point behind third-ranked South Africa. https://t.co/23rrPLUzqX
— CricFollow (@CricFollow56) October 21, 2026
England fall short in 303-run chase
Chasing 303 for victory, England were bowled out for 215 despite contributions from Tom Banton, who scored 57, and Ben Duckett, who added 45.
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Minhas played a decisive role in England’s collapse, claiming crucial wickets, including those of Will Jacks and Adil Rashid in successive deliveries. He subsequently ran out Gus Atkinson to complete a remarkable all-round display and seal Pakistan’s convincing victory.
Pakistan will now look to maintain their winning momentum in the tri-series as they seek to strengthen their position in the ICC ODI rankings.
