T20I Rankings at stake as Bangladesh eye upward movement
Bangladesh team, Cricfrenzy
As the T20I series between Bangladesh and Pakistan kicked-off today, both teams find themselves in the lower half of the ICC rankings. Bangladesh currently sit at 10th in the T20I team rankings, alongside their 9th-place positions in both Tests and ODIs. Their opponents, Pakistan, are placed two spots higher at 8th in the T20I rankings.
The outcome of this three-match series will influence the teams' standings—offering both a chance to move up, but only Pakistan stand to fall in case of defeat. Here's how different results could impact the T20I team rankings:
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If Bangladesh win the series 3–0:
Bangladesh will rise one spot to 9th, pushing Afghanistan down to 10th.
Their rating points will increase from 220 to 223.
Pakistan's points will drop from 231 to 227, but they will retain their 8th position.
If Pakistan win the series 3–0:
Pakistan will leapfrog Sri Lanka to move up to 7th in the rankings.
Their rating points will increase by 2, going from 231 to 233.
Bangladesh will remain 10th.
If Bangladesh win 2–1:
Bangladesh gain 1 rating point, but remain 10th.
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Pakistan lose 2 points but stay 8th.
If Pakistan win 2–1:
No changes in ranking or points for either team.
If the series ends 1–1 (one match washed out or tied):
Both teams’ positions and points will remain unchanged.
If Bangladesh win 2–0 (one match abandoned):
Bangladesh gain 2 rating points but stay 10th.
Pakistan lose 3 points but remain in 8th place.
If Pakistan win 2–0:
Pakistan will move up to 7th, overtaking Sri Lanka.
They gain 2 rating points.
Bangladesh lose 2 points but stay 10th.
With rankings tightly contested, the stakes are high for both sides. While Bangladesh look to climb out of the bottom tier, Pakistan aim to avoid an untimely slip down the ladder.
