ICC Rankings: Decoding the Global Hierarchy in Cricket

In the arena of international cricket, the ICC rankings act as a crucial touchstone for the assessment of team and player performance. These rankings, often referred to as ICC rankings, provide valuable insights about the teams and players across various formats of the game. In this blog, we will decode how ICC ranking is calculated, shedding light on the methodology used and see the significance of these rankings in the cricket world.

Understanding ICC Ranking 

ICC ranking is the point-based ranking system established by ICC to rate the teams and cricket players. The idea of player rating is based on the rating points developed under Tex Dexter in 1987.

 ICC ratings comprise the points that are worked out by various algorithms based on various scenarios.

How Does ICC Calculate Team Ranking?

The ICC player rankings are calculated by considering multiple factors. The ranking is primarily based on the player's performance in the international matches played over a specified period. Below given are the key components used in the ICC ranking methodology:

Match Outcome

The result of the match whether it is a win, loss, or draw possesses a significant impact on rankings. If the match wins against the higher-ranked team, more weightage will be given, whereas losses against lower-ranked teams result in a drop in ranking. For instance, India is an established team in the ICC ranking, and if it defeats a team, like Nepal, less number of points will be awarded to India.

Series Outcome

The rankings also account for the overall result of a series. The ranking position improves if a team wins more series than another, whereas a series loss results in a fall in ranking.

Time Decay

ICC rankings appraise recent performances to be more relevant. Over time, older matches give less weightage hence, encouraging teams and players to maintain consistency.

How Does the Ranking of a Player Calculated?

First of all, players' rating differs in T20I, ODI, and Test ranking. The value of player performance is calculated through an algorithm which is a series of pre-programmed calculations considering different situations in each match. This algorithm also considers runs scored and wickets taken by a player in the match. The value of the player gets increased if he contributed during the critical team. There is no human interference or subjective assessment in this ranking calculation process. The ICC ranking is calculated for batsmen and bowlers in the following manner 

Batsman

The ranking of batsmen is decided based on

1. Out or not out: For example, MS Dhoni finished the match without being out, so he got awarded bonus points.
2. Runs scored: More runs scored means more bonus points. For instance, a century in the second inning will lead to more credit in comparison to the first inning.
3. Juncture Basis: If the player score runs when his team is in a dilemma, then the player will obtain more rating points. If a player scored more runs in a match, and his team wins he will achieve the bonus point. Moreover, bonus points will be more if the strong team gets defeated.

Bowler

1. The number of wickets taken and runs conceded.
2. If a bowler takes wickets of the higher-rated batsman, most likely, he will get more points than a lower-rated batsman.
3. A player who bowls more overs in a match gets more credit, even in the case of no wickets.

Significance of ICC Rankings

• The ICC rankings serve as a benchmark for teams and players across different formats. Due to this, analysts, fans, and cricket enthusiasts gauge the relative progress of their favorite teams and players in the international arena.
• The rankings influence the allocation of luxuries between teams. For instance, high-ranked teams get the advantage of hosting a more number of matches.
• Teams and players with higher rankings tend to attract more sponsors and secure lucrative broadcasting deals. The ICC ranking can have a significant impact on the marketability of the team.

Conclusive Remarks

ICC rankings are a crucial part of the cricket landscape. It facilitates a systematic approach to evaluate the teams and players across the formats.

 The factors used in the ranking methodology provide a valuable reference point for determining accurate ranking points.

 By comprehending the intricacies associated with ICC ranking, cricket enthusiasts can gain better insights into the global hierarchy of the game.

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