ICC ODI Rankings After India & New Zealand Wins
India triumphed over Australia while New Zealand defeated South Africa in the top-four matchups of the Champions Trophy 2025. Here’s how the semi-final results of the tournament impacted the ICC Men’s ODI team rankings.
India Beats Australia to Reach Tournament Final
In the first semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday, March 4, India defeated Australia by four wickets, securing their place in the tournament final for the third consecutive time. Batting first, Australia was bowled out for 264 on an aging, spin-friendly surface. India’s spinners excelled, with Varun Chakravarthy taking 2 wickets for 49 runs, Axar Patel claiming 1 wicket for 43 runs, and Ravindra Jadeja also taking 2 wickets for 40 runs. Virat Kohli led the chase with an impressive 84 runs off 98 balls, guiding India to the final.
Rachin Ravindra Becomes Fastest to Five ODI Hundreds
On Wednesday, February 5, New Zealand faced South Africa in the other knockout match. Batting first, New Zealand scored 362 runs for the loss of 6 wickets, setting a tournament record. Rachin Ravindra became the fastest player to score five hundred in ODI history, contributing 108 runs, while Kane Williamson continued his stellar performance with 102 runs. South Africa mounted a spirited reply, but ultimately fell short, losing by 50 runs. David Miller scored the fastest hundred in Champions Trophy history off just 67 balls, but his remarkable effort went in vain.
- David Miller walked out to bat at No.6 when South Africa needed 196 in 128 deliveries to win the Champions Trophy semi-final.
He began cautiously, gradually increasing his speed towards the end, but ultimately, his efforts were in vain.
Updated ICC Men’s ODI team rankings
Neither side has changed its position in the ICC ODI team rankings from the pre-tournament standings. India has solidified its No. 1 ranking with four consecutive wins, increasing its team rating from 119 to 122.
The top five include the other three semi-finalists: Australia in second place, New Zealand in fourth, and South Africa in fifth. Despite failing to win a match in the tournament, hosts Pakistan, ranked second, maintained the third spot. However, their team rating suffered, dropping from 107 to 106.
| Position | Team | Matches | Points | Rating |
| 1 | India | 52 | 6330 | 122 |
| 2 | Australia | 46 | 5039 | 110 |
| 3 | Pakistan | 40 | 4246 | 106 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 45 | 4767 | 106 |
| 5 | South Africa | 44 | 4421 | 100 |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 60 | 5954 | 99 |
| 7 | England | 42 | 3715 | 88 |
| 8 | Afghanistan | 41 | 3556 | 87 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 48 | 3854 | 80 |
| 10 | West Indies | 41 | 3185 | 78 |
| 11 | Zimbabwe | 32 | 1680 | 53 |
| 12 | Scotland | 31 | 1586 | 51 |
| 13 | Ireland | 28 | 1414 | 51 |
Conclusion
The Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals saw India and New Zealand emerge victorious, securing their spots in the final. India’s strong performance against Australia and New Zealand’s high-scoring win over South Africa showcased their dominance in the tournament. Despite the exciting matches, the ICC Men’s ODI rankings remained largely unchanged. India strengthened its No. 1 position, while Australia, Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa retained their spots in the top five. With the final approaching, cricket fans eagerly await to see which team will lift the Champions Trophy.
