T20I has turned out to be one of the irresistible formats of cricket as it assures more of the entertainment in lesser time. Apart from world-class leagues like IPL, PSL, CPL, keeping in view the popularity of the format, ICC has taken serious steps to increase the number of T20I matches. This summer we have witnessed some best T20I sides battling in series to get the crown as of number 1 T20I side. Pakistan went on playing T20I tri-series with Australia and Zimbabwe, whereas India and England locked horns in three-match T20I series at the home of cricket.
In short, top T20I teams were actually in action this summer and each of them had great chance to get the hold as the number 1 side of this limited overs format. Now both of these series have ended up and the news from right there is Pakistan, which was already on top in T20I format have firmed their position and their arch-rivals India are right there beneath on the second spot at the T20I rankings. It should be noted here is Pakistan won the recently held Tri-Series against Australia and Zimbabwe, whereas India managed to get 2-1 out of 3-match T20I series against England.
The point which should be mentioned here is both Pakistan and India are home to best T20 leagues namely IPL and PSL. And both these leagues have produced some best T20 rising stars; that is something actually confirming their place up on the top of rankings.
Latest ICC T20I Team Rankings
| Pos | Team | Matches | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pakistan | 30 | 3,972 | 132 |
| 2 | India | 37 | 4,601 | 124 |
| 3 | Australia | 21 | 2,570 | 122 |
| 4 | England | 21 | 2,448 | 117 |
| 5 | New Zealand | 22 | 2,542 | 116 |
| 6 | South Africa | 18 | 2,058 | 114 |
| 7 | West Indies | 18 | 2,048 | 114 |
| 8 | Afghanistan | 25 | 2,287 | 91 |
| 9 | Sri Lanka | 27 | 2,287 | 85 |
| 10 | Bangladesh | 24 | 1,686 | 70 |
| 11 | Scotland | 15 | 927 | 62 |
| 12 | Zimbabwe | 18 | 1,006 | 56 |
| 13 | UAE | 12 | 608 | 51 |
| 14 | Netherlands | 12 | 598 | 50 |
| 15 | Hong Kong | 10 | 420 | 42 |
| 16 | Oman | 7 | 270 | 39 |
| 17 | Ireland | 17 | 589 | 35 |