India No.1 in T20Is and ODIs: India’s cricketing journey in 2025 is one of dual realities: total dominance in white-ball formats, and a worrying decline in Test cricket. After clinching both the T20 World Cup 2024 and Champions Trophy 2025, India now sits proudly as the No. 1 ranked team in both ODIs and T20Is. However, the picture isn’t so bright in the longer format. The Men in Blue have dropped to 4th place in the ICC Test rankings, raising fresh questions about their red-ball strategy under captain Rohit Sharma.
India No.1 in T20Is and ODIs : India Top the White-Ball World, But Test Woes Continue Under Rohit Sharma
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White-Ball Brilliance: World Champions Again
India’s white-ball resurgence began shortly after their painful loss in the 2023 ODI World Cup final. Rather than crumbling under pressure, the team regrouped and went on to lift back-to-back ICC trophies — the T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy — both with undefeated runs.
With consistent performances from veterans and new faces alike, the ODI and T20I units led by Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav respectively, have proven they are the best in business. India’s standing in the ICC rankings reflects this:
- ODIs: India ranked No. 1 with 124 rating points
- T20Is: India ranked No. 1, remaining unbeaten in bilateral series through 2024
Test Struggles: Whitewash and Trophy Lost
Unfortunately, the red-ball format tells a different story. Despite being one of the most consistent Test teams in recent years, India’s recent form has led to a significant decline in rankings.
- India was whitewashed 3-0 by New Zealand on home soil — a historic low
- Lost the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-3 to Australia, surrendering it for the first time since 2017
- Dropped to 4th in the latest ICC Test rankings with 105 rating points
Australia continues to dominate the Test format, retaining the No. 1 spot with 126 points, followed by England and South Africa.
Next Test: Redemption Against England
India will have a chance to bounce back in the upcoming 5-match Test series against England, starting June 20, 2025. The series could play a key role in India’s bid to return to the top of the World Test Championship standings and regain lost ground in the rankings.
India’s dual status — king of white-ball cricket but shaky in Tests — presents a curious case. With talent in abundance, the challenge lies in balancing formats and ensuring red-ball cricket gets the attention it deserves. Rohit Sharma and the team management now have a few crucial months ahead to address the slide and prepare for a strong comeback in Tests.
FAQs
India is ranked No. 1 in both ODIs and T20Is.
Due to back-to-back series losses against New Zealand (0-3) and Australia (1-3).
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