Bangladesh slip to 10th in ICC ODI rankings -

Bangladesh have dropped a spot to 10th in the ICC ODI rankings, losing their place in the top nine less than a month after a comeback, report agencies.

The updated table, released on August 10, shows Mehidy Hasan Miraz's side slipping behind the West Indies, who now sit at ninth. For nearly 15 years, Bangladesh managed to stay inside single digits in the ODI rankings, but in May this year they fell to 10th for the first time since October 2006. A brief revival followed when they beat Sri Lanka in July to reclaim the ninth position, but the West Indies' recent results have edged them ahead with 78 rating points to Bangladesh's 77.

Pakistan also slid down the list, moving from fourth to fifth, with Sri Lanka climbing to fourth. India remain on top with 124 points, followed by New Zealand (109) and Australia (108). The rankings have direct implications for the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. Hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe are assured of places, but the other 12 teams will fight for the remaining spots. Eight will qualify directly through rankings, and four through qualifiers. For Bangladesh, that means they must be inside the top eight by March 31, 2027, to secure automatic entry. With South Africa currently sixth and Zimbabwe 11th, both will be excluded from that calculation, slightly altering the cut-off. Bangladesh also find themselves at 10th in the ICC T20I rankings, while in Tests they are ninth.

The rankings will play a key role in determining qualification for the next ICC Men's ODI World Cup, scheduled for 2027. South Africa and Zimbabwe, as hosts, are already guaranteed places in the 14-team tournament. Eight of the remaining 12 spots will be filled through rankings, with the other four decided via qualifying.