ICC Rankings

We've developed an all-rounder index to assess the top performers in Test and One Day cricket. This index is calculated by multiplying a player's batting and bowling points and then dividing by 1000. For instance, a player with 800 batting and 0 bowling would have a score of zero (since they don't bowl and thus aren't considered all-rounders), while someone with 600 batting/200 bowling would receive a rating of 120, and a player with 400 batting/400 bowling would achieve a rating of 160. A score exceeding 300 is regarded as world-class. Although there are more all-rounders in T20s and ODIs than in Tests, similar names often feature prominently in both formats. It's important to note that this index doesn't include fielding skills, which are currently difficult to quantify statistically.

We utilize 'rankings' to denote the positions of players in the tables, and 'ratings' to represent their points.

As of March 2021, we transitioned to a weekly schedule for updating player rankings. Under this arrangement, women's player rankings for both ODIs and T20Is are refreshed every Tuesday, while men's rankings across all three formats—Tests, ODIs, and T20Is—are updated on Wednesdays. These updates encompass all matches concluded up to the preceding day and exclude any matches played on the day of updating. Team rankings remain updated as usual, occurring after each Test series and after every ODI and T20I match.

The ICC Player Rankings represents a comprehensive system that evaluates the performances of international cricket players. This ranking system utilizes a points-based methodology, incorporating a sophisticated moving average calculation. Players receive ratings on a scale ranging from 0 to 1000 points, with fluctuations occurring based on their performance trends. The assessment of each player's contribution within a match is determined by an algorithm, consisting of predefined calculations tailored to various match circumstances. Notably, this calculation process operates autonomously, devoid of human intervention or subjective judgment. Distinct factors are considered for different cricket formats.