Cricket World Ratings 21st June 2026

The small margin between England and New Zealand in my world ratings might have led one to expect a close series; and after England won the first test, their visitors have now one the second. The result perfectly flips their previous scores, but the final test, which starts in less than a week's time, could reverse the pecking order once more.

1. Australia     282    
2. South Africa  262 
3. New Zealand   166 +19
4. India         157  
5. England       137 -19  
6. Sri Lanka      42
7. Pakistan      -19       
8. West Indies   -46      
   
9. Bangladesh    -49       
   
10. Ireland      -292  
11. Zimbabwe     -315 
12. Afghanistan  -324 

Also next week, Sri Lanka begin a tour of the West Indies.