West Indies face risk of World Cup qualifier in ODI rankings
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 12:49 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
West Indies currently sit 10th in the ICC men's ODI team rankings as of July 20, 2026. The team is at risk of having to compete in the Qualifier for the 2027 World Cup unless they can finish at least ninth. The West Indies have struggled in recent series, contributing to their low ranking and potential World Cup qualification issues. Their immediate focus will be on improving their standing in upcoming matches.
- •West Indies ranked 10th in ICC men's ODI rankings.
- •Risk of playing in the 2027 World Cup Qualifier.
- •Must secure ninth place or higher to avoid qualifier.
- •Current series performance impacts their ranking.
- •Future matches will be crucial for their standing.
- 12:49 PMESPNcricinfo — Series gone, but plenty at stake yet for deflated West Indies
"West Indies are currently 10th in the ICC men's ODI team rankings and run the risk of having to play the Qualifier for the 2027 World Cup, should they not finish ninth at the very least
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