Pakistan climb to fourth place in the ICC Men’s ODI team rankings with 103 rating points after consecutive victories over Sri Lanka and England in the Rawalpindi tri-series.
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan — October 21, 2026: Pakistan have climbed to fourth place in the ICC Men’s One Day International (ODI) team rankings, moving ahead of Australia after consecutive victories over Sri Lanka and England in the ongoing tri-series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Pakistan have reached 103 rating points, one ahead of Australia’s 102, while South Africa occupy third place with 104 points. India lead the rankings with 115 points, followed by New Zealand on 109, according to rankings reported by Geo News and The News International. <Cite refs={[“turn512837view0″,”turn512837view1”]}/>
The latest rise follows Pakistan’s 87-run victory over England on Tuesday, October 20, which extended the team’s winning run in the tournament.
Arafat Minhas Leads Pakistan to Victory
All-rounder Arafat Minhas delivered a decisive performance against England, scoring 59 runs from 58 balls before taking career-best bowling figures of six wickets for 40 runs.
Pakistan recovered from a difficult position of 81 for four to post 302 for nine in their allotted 50 overs. Hasan Nawaz top-scored with 79 from 74 deliveries, while Saad Baig contributed 35 runs and Faheem Ashraf added a quick 39 from 26 balls.
England were bowled out for 215 while chasing a target of 303. Tom Banton scored 57 and Ben Duckett made 45, but England could not recover from Pakistan’s bowling attack.
Minhas took key wickets, including those of Will Jacks and Adil Rashid in successive deliveries, and later ran out Gus Atkinson to complete an outstanding all-round display. <Cite refs={[“turn512837view0″,”turn512837view1”]}/>
Pakistan Move Ahead of Australia
The updated rankings put Pakistan fourth and Australia fifth. Pakistan’s rating of 103 leaves the team just one point behind third-placed South Africa, giving the side an opportunity to close the gap further through its performances in the tri-series.
India remain at the top of the table, with New Zealand in second place. The latest positions reflect the reported rankings following Pakistan’s recent ODI results.
Pakistan’s back-to-back wins against Sri Lanka and England have strengthened its standing in the competition and improved its ranking position ahead of upcoming matches.
Focus Turns to the Remaining Tri-Series Matches
Pakistan will aim to maintain its winning momentum as the Rawalpindi tri-series continues. Further victories could help the team consolidate its fourth-place position and challenge the sides immediately above it.
The latest ranking move is a positive development for Pakistan cricket, but the team’s final position will depend on subsequent results and the ICC’s updated calculations.
