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According to the latest figures, Australia lead the standings with an impressive 3,732 points from 30 matches, securing a commanding rating of 124. South Africa hold firm in second place with 3,581 points and a rating of 116 from 31 matches, continuing their steady climb through disciplined performances at home and overseas. England remain close behind in third, collecting 4,469 points across 40 Tests for a rating of 112, underscoring their resurgence under new leadership.
India, once consistent title contenders, now sit in fourth position with a rating of 104 from 4,064 points in 39 matches, reflecting an uneven run of form over the past year. New Zealand follow in fifth with 2,409 points and a rating of 96 from 25 matches, while Sri Lanka occupy sixth place with a rating of 88 based on 2,364 points in 27 games.
Pakistan, wrestling with bouts of inconsistency, rank seventh with 2,050 points from 25 matches and a rating of 82. The West Indies stand eighth, gathering 2,036 points in 29 matches for a rating of 70. Bangladesh remain in ninth place with 1,888 points and a rating of 63 from 30 games, continuing their long-term rebuilding efforts.
Among the lower-ranked sides, Ireland hold the tenth spot with 185 points and a rating of 23 from eight matches. Zimbabwe follow in eleventh with 208 points and a rating of 12 from 18 games, while Afghanistan close the table in twelfth place with 62 points and a rating of 10 from six Tests.
The updated rankings highlight widening gaps between top-tier and emerging teams, reinforcing the need for consistent match exposure and long-format investment across cricketing nations. As the international calendar enters a crucial phase with several marquee series ahead, these standings set the stage for a compelling contest for supremacy in Test cricket.
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