ICC Women's T20I Rankings


Australia are at the top of ICC Women's T20I Rankings (X)Australia are at the top of ICC Women's T20I Rankings (X)

The ICC Women’s T20I Rankings are an essential measure of a nation’s collective performance in the shortest format of the game. These rankings are a reflection of how well a team performs consistently in Women’s T20 International matches, considering factors such as victories, margins of win or loss, and the strength of their opposition.

The ranking system operates on a points-based algorithm, where teams are awarded points based on match results, with the number of points varying depending on whether the match was won or lost and the strength of the opposition.

The cumulative points are then divided by the number of matches played to determine the final team rating. This system ensures that the rankings are regularly updated to provide an accurate snapshot of the current performance of each team.

Calculation Methodology

The ICC Women’s T20I Team Rankings are calculated by considering the results from all official T20I matches played over the last 3-4 years. However, recent matches carry more weight, with a greater emphasis on matches played in the past 12 to 24 months.

This ensures that a team’s recent form is a key determinant of its ranking, allowing teams that are currently performing well to move up the table, even if they had a weaker record in earlier years.

For each match, teams earn points based on the result:

  • A win gives the team points depending on the relative ranking of the opponent. Beating a higher-ranked team earns more points, while a victory over a lower-ranked team still awards points but in a lesser proportion.
  • A loss results in no points or a deduction depending on the margin and the ranking of the opponent.
  • In the case of a tie, the points are equally shared between the two teams.

After every series or tournament, the total points earned are averaged by the number of matches played by that team during the ranking period. This gives the final rating, a key indicator of a team’s overall performance.

Current Dominant Teams

In recent years, certain teams have consistently dominated the ICC Women’s T20I Team Rankings. Australia Women, for instance, has held the top position for several years due to their exceptional consistency and success in major tournaments like the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Their depth in both batting and bowling has made them a force to be reckoned with.

England Women and India Women have also maintained strong positions in the rankings, regularly challenging for the top spots. Both teams have made significant strides in women’s cricket and continue to develop talented players who are capable of changing the course of matches.

Teams like New Zealand Women and South Africa Women also rank highly, often pushing the top three teams with strong performances in bilateral series and ICC tournaments. These teams are known for their ability to pull off upsets and challenge the dominance of the traditional powerhouses.

The Role of Emerging Teams

The ICC Women’s T20I Team Rankings also offer a platform for emerging teams to make their mark on the international stage. Teams like Pakistan Women, Sri Lanka Women, and Bangladesh Women, while not always in the top tier, have shown the potential to climb the rankings with significant wins against higher-ranked teams.

The ICC’s commitment to expanding the game has seen more opportunities for associate nations to participate in international tournaments, helping to raise the standard of women’s cricket globally. As more teams gain experience and exposure, the rankings become more competitive, and the gap between the top teams and the rest is steadily narrowing.

ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings

Position
Team
Matches
Points
Rating
1Australia Women
349982294
2England Women43
12271285
3India Women5514369261
4New Zealand Women379334252
5South Africa Women348260243
6West Indies Women358331238
7Sri Lanka Women5011564231
8Pakistan Women459780217
9Bangladesh Women428347199
10Irleand Women407309183
11PNG Women274189155
12Scotland Women304617154
13Thailand Women47
7218154
14Zimbabwe Women375616152
15Netherlands Women364386122
16UAE Women556620120
17Uganda Women586414111
18Namibia Women333649111
19Tanzania Women343468102
20Indonesia Women32317399
21Nepal Women35345199
22Hong Kong Women45397588
23USA Women17132078
24Kenya Women46344175
25Malaysia Women46342074

[As updated on September 10, 2024]

ICC Women's T20I Rankings: FAQs

Q.1. Which women's team has the highest score in T20I?

Answer: Argentina holds the record for the highest score in women's T20Is with 427/1 against Chile in 2023.

Q.2. Which women's cricket team is strong?

Answer: Australia is widely regarded as the strongest women's cricket team, consistently dominating in all formats and winning multiple ICC Women's T20 World Cups and ODI World Cups.

Q.3. Who is the best female cricketer?

Answer: The title of the best female cricketer is subjective, but some of the most acclaimed players include Australia's Ellyse Perry and India's Mithali Raj, both of whom have had remarkable careers in international cricket.

Q.4. Who is the no. 1 batsman in women's cricket in the test?

Answer: Janette Brittin of England was one of the greatest Test batters, having played from 1979 to 1998. In her career, she scored 1935 runs at an average of 49.61, with five centuries and 11 fifties.

Q.5. Who is women's legend in cricket?

Answer: Several cricketers are considered legends in women's cricket, including Belinda Clark (Australia), Mithali Raj (India), and Charlotte Edwards (England), who have all made significant contributions to the sport.