Bangladesh drops to 10th place in ODI rankings again

Sports Desk

Bangladesh have dropped one place to number 10 in the ICC ODI rankings. They have overtaken Bangladesh to move up to number 9 after West Indies’ victory in the ODI against Pakistan on Sunday.

The Caribbean team, after beating Pakistan by five wickets via the Duckworth-Lewis method in the second of the three-match ODI series, has increased its rating points to 78, higher than Bangladesh’s 77 points.

Bangladesh had moved up to ninth place after winning the second ODI against Sri Lanka in July. But the Shai Hope-led side regained that position after recording their first ODI win against Pakistan since 2019. In May, the Tigers had slipped to 10th in the ODI rankings for the first time in 19 years. They had risen one place from relegation but were back at the bottom.

Pakistan has also slipped to number five after this defeat, while Sri Lanka has risen to number four in the latest ICC update. Even if West Indies lose the series-deciding third ODI, they are expected to remain above Bangladesh in the ODI rankings. India, New Zealand and Australia occupy the top three positions in the ODI rankings, respectively.