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

Rank Team Rating Points
1 India 122
2 Australia 120
3 England 114
4 South Africa 110
5 Pakistan 107
6 New Zealand 105
7 Afghanistan 94
8 Sri Lanka 91
9 Bangladesh 90
10 West Indies 88

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

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🔥 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

Opponent Venue Start Date
Zimbabwe (3 ODIs) Mirpur & Chattogram August 2025
India (Away, 3 ODIs) Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata October 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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