Bangladesh Rise to 9th in ICC ODI Rankings After Strong Series Win

by Sports Desk

Bangladesh have climbed to 9th position in the latest ICC ODI Team Rankings, following their emphatic 3-0 series sweep over Afghanistan at home. The Tigers’ consistent performances have seen them leapfrog West Indies and Sri Lanka, marking their highest ranking since 2022.


🏏 Latest ICC ODI Team Rankings – Top 10

RankTeamRating Points
1India122
2Australia120
3England114
4South Africa110
5Pakistan107
6New Zealand105
7Afghanistan94
8Sri Lanka91
9Bangladesh90
10West Indies88

📌 As of July 6, 2025 – Source: ICC Official Rankings


🔥 Why It Matters

  • Series Win vs Afghanistan: Bangladesh’s clean sweep (3-0) added crucial rating points.

  • 📊 Improved Bowling Attack: Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam starred with early wickets.

  • 🧠 Tactical Captaincy: Litton Das’s leadership has been praised for smart field setups and rotation strategies.


🗣️ Reactions from the Camp

Litton Das (Captain): “Climbing the rankings is always special, but our bigger goal is consistency. We’re focused on the next series.”

Chandika Hathurusingha (Coach): “This ranking reflects the hard work the players have put in. But we’re not done yet—we want to break into the top 7 next.”


📅 Bangladesh’s Upcoming ODI Series

OpponentVenueStart Date
Zimbabwe (3 ODIs)Mirpur & ChattogramAugust 2025
India (Away, 3 ODIs)Mumbai, Pune, KolkataOctober 2025

🧮 Bangladesh’s ODI Ranking History (Last 5 Years)

From 7th in 2021 ➡️ Dropped to 10th in 2023 ➡️ Back to 9th in 2025

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