West Indies Ascend T20I Rankings with Convincing Series WinWest Indies Ascend T20I Rankings with Convincing Series Win
In the buildup to the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, West Indies, one of the co-hosts, showcased their dominance by clinching a resounding 3-0 series victory over South Africa on home soil. This emphatic performance catapulted them to the fourth position in the ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings.
Despite the absence of key players, West Indies exhibited their prowess and depth, sweeping aside their opponents with ease.
Following their series triumph, West Indies now boast 254 rating points, placing them firmly in the fourth spot. They trail behind India, the champions of 2007, who lead the rankings with 264 rating points. Australia, winners of the 2021 edition, and defending champions England occupy the second and third positions respectively, with 257 and 254 rating points each.
The outstanding performances in the series also saw individual players from West Indies making significant gains in the T20I Player Rankings. Notably, stand-in captain Brandon King's stellar contribution of 159 runs propelled him five places up to the eighth position in the Men’s T20I Batting Rankings.
Furthermore, Johnson Charles, who delivered a scintillating innings of 69 runs off just 26 balls, earning him the Player of the Match award in the third game, surged by 17 spots to claim the 20th position in the rankings. His explosive batting display added depth to West Indies' formidable lineup, contributing to their comprehensive series victory.
Kyle MayersKyle Mayers, ranked 31st in the Batting Rankings, and Gudakesh Motie, positioned 27th in the Bowling Rankings, also reaped rewards from the recently wrapped-up series.
These outcomes augur positively for the Men in Maroon, as they gear up for the upcoming T20 World Cup on home turf, eyeing a historic third title. Placed in Group C alongside Afghanistan, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Uganda, West Indies are poised for an exciting campaign.
Their journey kicks off against Papua New Guinea in Guyana on 2 June.
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