Cricket World Ratings 23rd September 2024

Bangladesh recently went to Pakistan and won twice, but after moving onto India, they’ve encountered tougher opponents and were well beaten in their first test.  Meanwhile, New Zealand, whose game against Afghanistan was washed out, have travelled onto Sri Lanka, but have also lost to their hosts, following on from their recent win in their last match against England.  My world ratings now look like this:

1. Australia     280 
2. India         254  +2 
3. England       178    
4. South Africa  118
5. New Zealand   103 -21
6. Sri Lanka      77 +21 
   
7. Pakistan        7   
8. West Indies     2      
   
9. Bangladesh    -80  -2             
   
10. Zimbabwe     -296
    
11. Ireland      -300   
11. Afghanistan  -343 

A second test in both series kicks off later this week.