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ICC Batting Rankings 2026 — Test, ODI & T20I Top Batsmen

The ICC Batting Rankings are the official points-based system used to rank the world’s best batsmen across Test cricket, One-Day Internationals (ODI), and T20 Internationals (T20I). Updated after every international match, the rankings reflect current form and consistent performance on a scale of 0 to 1000 rating points. On this page you will find the latest ICC ODI batting ranking, ICC Test batting ranking, and ICC T20I batting ranking — including Pakistan’s top-ranked batsmen. Bookmark this page for the most up-to-date ICC batting ranking tables across all formats.

Test

ODI

T20I

Test

Last Updated – 12 May 2026

The ICC Test batting rankings measure long-form consistency across all Test-playing nations. England’s Joe Root and Australia’s Steve Smith have historically dominated, but emerging stars continue to reshape the top 10. The table below reflects the current Test batting ranking updated after the most recent series.

Test Batting Ranking

Rank	Player	Team	Rating
1	Joe Root	England	880
2	Harry Brook	England	857
3	Travis Head	Australia	853
4	Steve Smith	Australia	831
5	Kane Williamson	New Zealand	822
6	Kamindu Mendis	Sri Lanka	781
7	Temba Bavuma	South Africa	775
8	Yashasvi Jaiswal	India	750
9	Shubman Gill	India	730
10	Rachin Ravindra	New Zealand	716
11	Daryl Mitchell	New Zealand	711
12	Rishabh Pant	India	704
13	Saud Shakeel	Pakistan	689
14	Pathum Nissanka	Sri Lanka	685
15	Aiden Markram	South Africa	681
16	Ben Duckett	England	669
17	Mohammad Rizwan	Pakistan	656
18	Ravindra Jadeja	India	653
19	Babar Azam	Pakistan	649
20	Wiaan Mulder	South Africa	647
21	Salman Agha	Pakistan	630
22	Kusal Mendis	Sri Lanka	611
23	Marnus Labuschagne	Australia	606

ODI

Last Updated – 12 May 2026

The ICC ODI batting ranking is one of the most closely watched tables in world cricket. New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell currently holds the top spot, with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the chasing pack. For Pakistan, Babar Azam (Rank 6, 684 points) and Salman Agha (Rank 9, 664 points) are both inside the top 10. The table below shows the full ODI batting ranking as per the latest ICC update.

ODI Batting Ranking

Rank	Player	Team	Rating
1	Daryl Mitchell	New Zealand	815
2	Virat Kohli	India	791
3	Ibrahim Zadran	Afghanistan	756
4	Rohit Sharma	India	748
5	Shubman Gill	India	716
6	Babar Azam	Pakistan	684
7	Shai Hope	West Indies	679
8	Harry Tector	Ireland	679
9	Salman Agha	Pakistan	664
10	Charith Asalanka	Sri Lanka	656
11	Harry Brook	England	656
12	Travis Head	Australia	648
13	Shreyas Iyer	India	648
14	Kusal Mendis	Sri Lanka	634
15	Joe Root	England	626
16	Pathum Nissanka	Sri Lanka	617
17	Rachin Ravindra	New Zealand	603
18	Azmatullah Omarzai	Afghanistan	593
19	Keacy Carty	West Indies	590
20	Aiden Markram	South Africa	586
21	Glenn Phillips	New Zealand	584
22	Mohammad Rizwan	Pakistan	577
23	Sikandar Raza	Zimbabwe	571
24	Fakhar Zaman	Pakistan	561
25	Ben Duckett	England	555
26	Temba Bavuma	South Africa	547
27	Jos Buttler	England	547
28	Marnus Labuschagne	Australia	535
29	Saim Ayub	Pakistan	532
30	Kane Williamson	New Zealand	510

T20I

Last Updated – 12 May 2026

The ICC T20I batting ranking rewards players who combine explosive power with consistency in the shortest format. Rankings in T20I cricket can shift rapidly after every series. Below is the current ICC T20 batting ranking table featuring the top-ranked batsmen in the world, including Pakistan’s leading T20I performers.

T20I Batting Ranking

Rank	Player	Team	Rating
1	Abhishek Sharma	India	875
2	Philip Salt	England	792
3	Pathum Nissanka	Sri Lanka	766
4	Tilak Varma	India	742
5	Surya Kumar Yadav	India	722
6	Jos Buttler	England	716
7	Travis Head	Australia	700
8	Tim Seifert	New Zealand	698
9	Ibrahim Zadran	Afghanistan	678
10	Shai Hope	West Indies	667
11	Harry Brook	England	640
12	Kusal Mendis	Sri Lanka	633
13	Aiden Markram	South Africa	629
14	Finn Allen	New Zealand	605
15	Josh Inglis	Australia	590
16	Kusal Perera	Sri Lanka	587
17	Saim Ayub	Pakistan	560
18	Babar Azam	Pakistan	555
19	Salman Agha	Pakistan	547
20	Sikandar Raza	Zimbabwe	544

Pakistan Players in ICC Batting Rankings 2026 — Test, ODI & T20I

Pakistan has multiple batsmen ranked inside the ICC top 30 across all three formats as of May 2026. In Test cricket, Saud Shakeel leads the Pakistan contingent at 13th while Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Salman Ali Agha all hold top-25 positions. In ODI cricket, Babar Azam (6th, 684 points) and Salman Ali Agha (9th, 664 points) both sit inside the global top 10 — making Pakistan one of only two nations with two batsmen in the ODI batting ranking top 10. The tables below track every Pakistan batsman currently ranked in the ICC batting rankings across Test, ODI, and T20I cricket.

🇵🇰 Pakistan in ICC Test Batting Rankings

Pakistan has four batsmen ranked inside the ICC Test batting rankings top 25 as of the May 2026 update. Saud Shakeel is Pakistan's highest-ranked Test batsman at 13th with 689 points, having built his reputation through patient, technically correct innings at number six. Mohammad Rizwan (17th, 656) and Babar Azam (19th, 649) continue to feature in the top 20, while Salman Ali Agha (21st, 630) rounds out a strong Pakistan presence in the ICC Test batting ranking.

Pakistan — ICC Test Batting Ranking Updated May 2026

Rank	Player	Role	Rating
13	Saud Shakeel Right-hand bat · Left-arm spin	Batsman	689
17	Mohammad Rizwan Right-hand bat · Wicketkeeper	WK-Batsman	656
19	Babar Azam Right-hand bat · Right-arm medium	Batsman	649
21	Salman Ali Agha Right-hand bat · Right-arm off-spin	All-Rounder	630

📌 Source: Official ICC Test Batting Rankings · Rankings updated after every Test series · View Full Test Ranking ↑

🇵🇰 Pakistan in ICC ODI Batting Rankings

Pakistan is one of the strongest nations in the current ICC ODI batting ranking with four batsmen in the top 30. Most notably, Babar Azam (6th, 684 points) and Salman Ali Agha (9th, 664 points) are both inside the global top 10 — a remarkable achievement for any nation. Fakhar Zaman (24th, 561) and Saim Ayub (29th, 532) complete Pakistan's presence in the ODI batting ranking top 30 as per the latest ICC update, May 2026.

Pakistan — ICC ODI Batting Ranking Updated May 2026

Rank	Player	Role	Rating
6	Babar Azam Right-hand bat · Right-arm medium	Batsman	684
9	Salman Ali Agha Right-hand bat · Right-arm off-spin	All-Rounder	664
24	Fakhar Zaman Left-hand bat · Right-arm medium	Batsman	561
29	Saim Ayub Left-hand bat · Left-arm orthodox	Batsman	532

📌 Source: Official ICC ODI Batting Rankings · Rankings updated after every ODI series · View Full ODI Ranking ↑

🇵🇰 Pakistan in ICC T20I Batting Rankings

Pakistan's ICC T20I batting ranking representatives reflect the team's transition to a more aggressive top-order style. Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam have both previously held the No. 1 T20I batting ranking and remain competitive in the top 20. Saim Ayub and Salman Ali Agha are among the rising names in the ICC T20 batting ranking with strong recent series performances in 2025–26.

Pakistan — ICC T20I Batting Ranking Updated 2026

Rank	Player	Role	Rating
—	Mohammad Rizwan Right-hand bat · Wicketkeeper	WK-Batsman	—
—	Babar Azam Right-hand bat · Right-arm medium	Batsman	—
—	Saim Ayub Left-hand bat · Left-arm orthodox	Batsman	—
—	Salman Ali Agha Right-hand bat · Right-arm off-spin	All-Rounder	—

📌 Source: Official ICC T20I Batting Rankings · Rankings updated after every T20I series · View Full T20I Ranking ↑

Pakistan — ICC Rankings at a Glance (May 2026)

Test

13th

Saud Shakeel
Pakistan's highest

ODI

6th

Babar Azam
Pakistan's highest

T20I

Top 20

Rizwan & Babar
Pakistan's highest

ODI Top 10

Babar (6th) &
Salman (9th)

How the ICC Batting Rankings Work

Understanding how the ICC batting ranking is calculated helps fans follow their favourite players more meaningfully. Here is a straightforward breakdown of the ICC's points-based system.

What is the ICC Player Ranking Points System?

Players are rated on a scale of 0 to 1000 points. A rating increases when a player performs better than their established average, and decreases when they perform below it. The system uses a sophisticated moving average — recent performances carry more weight than older ones. There is no human intervention in the process; everything is calculated by a pre-programmed algorithm.

How Is a Player's Match Value Calculated?

For each match, the ICC algorithm assigns a performance value to every player based on various match circumstances — such as the match situation, opposition strength, venue, and format. In batting, factors like runs scored, balls faced, and the match context all feed into the calculation. The result is a number that is then blended into the player's existing moving average to produce the updated rating.

Are Rankings Different for Test, ODI, and T20I?

Yes. While the core logic is the same, the ICC applies slightly different factors for each format. A Test match innings is valued differently from an ODI or T20I innings because the game context, match length, and scoring patterns are different. This is why a player can rank highly in one format and lower in another.

When Are ICC Rankings Updated?

ICC player rankings are updated after every international match. This means rankings can shift daily during busy international windows. The ICC also conducts an annual structural update around 1st May each year, which resets the long-term weighting and gives all active players a fresh baseline for the coming year.

ICC Batting Rankings — FAQs

Who is the No. 1 ranked ODI batsman in the world right now?

As of the latest ICC ODI batting ranking update in May 2026, Daryl Mitchell of New Zealand holds the top position with a rating of 815 points. Virat Kohli of India sits in second place with 791, and Ibrahim Zadran of Afghanistan is ranked third with 756. Rankings are updated after every match and can change with a single innings.

Where does Babar Azam rank in the ICC ODI batting ranking?

Babar Azam is ranked 6th in the ICC ODI batting ranking with a rating of 684 points (May 2026 update). He remains Pakistan's highest-ranked ODI batsman and one of the most consistent batters in the world across all formats. In Tests he is among the top 10, and he has previously held the No. 1 spot in ODI and T20I rankings simultaneously.

Who is the top-ranked Pakistan batsman in the ICC Test batting rankings?

Babar Azam is consistently Pakistan's highest-ranked batsman in ICC Test batting rankings. Salman Ali Agha has also made significant strides in the rankings following strong Test performances in recent series. Check the Test Batting Ranking tab above for current rankings and ratings.

What is the difference between ICC Test, ODI, and T20I batting rankings?

Each format has its own completely separate ranking table. The ICC Test batting ranking measures performance in five-day cricket and rewards patience, technique, and long-innings consistency. The ICC ODI batting ranking covers 50-over cricket, balancing run-scoring with match situations. The ICC T20I batting ranking reflects performance in 20-over cricket, where strike rate and explosive hitting are rewarded. A player's ranking in one format has no effect on another.

How does the ICC calculate batting rankings?

The ICC uses a points-based moving average system on a scale of 0 to 1000. Each match performance is given a value by a pre-programmed algorithm that considers match circumstances, opposition strength, and format. That value is then blended into the player's rolling average — improving performances raise the rating, declining ones lower it. The process is fully automated with no human input.

How often are ICC batting rankings updated?

ICC batting rankings are updated after every international match — meaning rankings can change multiple times in a single week during busy international windows. The ICC also conducts a major annual update around 1st May each year, recalibrating all ratings. CricProZone updates this page following each ICC refresh to keep you current.

Who is No. 1 in ICC T20I batting ranking?

The ICC T20I batting ranking is updated after every T20I series. India's Abhishek Sharma has been among the top-ranked T20I batsmen in recent months with 829 rating points. Check the T20I tab above for the full current table. Babar Azam previously held the No. 1 T20I ranking and remains in the top 20.