Bangladesh’s T20 cricket team has dropped to 10th place in the latest ICC rankings. Poor performances and recent defeats have raised big questions. Fans are worried, and experts are asking—what’s really going wrong with the team?
Bangladesh Slides Down in T20 Cricket Rankings
After a series of defeats, Bangladesh has slipped from 9th to 10th place in the ICC T20 rankings. The team’s recent poor performances, including losses to the UAE and Pakistan, have caused this fall.
Losing Streak Continues for Bengal Tigers
Bengal Tigers recently lost two T20 matches to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which was a big surprise. Then, they went on to lose two more T20 matches to Pakistan. That’s four losses in a row. These defeats cost Bangladesh five valuable ranking points, dropping their score from 225 to 220.
Afghanistan Moves Ahead, Ireland Gets Closer
Due to this drop, Afghanistan, who had the same points before, is now ahead of Bangladesh with 223 points. Ireland is just behind Bengal Tigers with 202 points and could overtake them if the bad form continues.
Bengal Tigers Struggles in All Formats
It’s not just T20s. After the ICC’s annual update, Bangladesh also dropped in the ODI rankings. In Test matches, they are in 9th place as well. The team’s overall performance is slipping across all formats.
Who’s Leading the T20 World?
Here are the current top teams in the ICC T20 rankings:
| Rank | Team | Rating Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 271 |
| 2 | Australia | 262 |
| 3 | England | 254 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 249 |
| 5 | West Indies | 246 |
| 6 | South Africa | 245 |
| 7 | Sri Lanka | — |
| 8 | Pakistan | 229 |
| 9 | Afghanistan | 223 |
| 10 | Bangladesh | 220 |
| 11 | Ireland | 202 |
| 15 | UAE | 183 |
Pakistan, after beating Bangladesh, has kept its 8th position but increased its points. The UAE, who shocked everyone by winning their series against Bengal Tigers, is now at 15th place with 183 points.
Bangladesh’s Best Ranking Days
Bengal Tigers reached its highest T20I ranking back in 2012. After winning a series against Ireland, they jumped ahead of big teams like Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, and even India. Only England, South Africa, and Sri Lanka were ranked higher at that time.
What’s Next for Bengal Tigers?
The road ahead looks tough. With Ireland close behind and stronger teams staying ahead, Bangladesh must improve quickly. Fans and experts are asking tough questions about the team’s strategy, coaching, and player performance.
If the losing streak continues, things might get even worse in the rankings. It’s time for Bangladesh cricket to wake up and fight back before it’s too late.
