Afghanistan reaches sixth place in ODI rankings after series win
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 11:27 AM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
Afghanistan's cricket team has climbed to sixth place in the ICC ODI rankings, achieving their highest-ever position. This rise follows their recent 4-0 away series victory against Ireland and an unbeaten run in the UAE tri-series. The achievement underscores Afghanistan's development in international cricket as they continue to compete at a high level. The team aims to build on this momentum in future tournaments.
- •Afghanistan is now ranked sixth in ODI cricket.
- •They recently defeated Ireland 4-0 in an away series.
- •Afghanistan went unbeaten in a tri-series held in the UAE.
- •This is Afghanistan's highest-ever ranking in ODIs.
- 11:27 AMESPNcricinfo — Afghanistan climb to sixth, achieve highest-ever position in ODI rankings
"They recently beat Ireland 4-0 in an away series before going unbeaten in the UAE tri-series
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