Nigeria’s cricket teams hold steady in latest ICC rankings
Nigeria’s men’s and women’s national cricket teams have kept their positions in the latest International Cricket Council rankings. The men’s team dropped slightly but still remain among Africa’s top seven, while the women’s team maintained their global spot with an improved rating. Both teams participated in several qualifiers and tournaments to secure their rankings. Globally, India and Australia continue to lead the men’s and women’s T20I tables, respectively.
Match highlights
- Nigeria’s men’s team dropped from 36th to 38th in the global rankings but retained seventh place in Africa.
- The women’s team held onto 26th place globally and seventh in Africa, improving their rating points from 76 to 79.
- Both teams participated in T20 World Cup qualifiers and other international tournaments to meet ranking requirements.
- India and Australia remain at the top of the men’s and women’s T20I rankings, respectively.
- Several other nations, including Italy, Spain, and Cyprus, made notable moves in the updated rankings, while some teams dropped out due to not meeting match requirements.
