Highest-ever! Afghanistan make historic leap, overtake SL, ENG & WI in ODI rankings

Afghanistan have achieved their highest-ever position in international 50-over cricket, climbing to sixth place in the latest ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings. By surpassing Sri Lanka, the national side entered the world's top six for the first time, having already moved ahead of former world champions England and the West Indies, as well as Bangladesh.

The rankings milestone follows an impressive stretch of results, including a 4-0 away series victory over Ireland and an unbeaten tri-series campaign against Zimbabwe and Bangladesh. Since their 2009 ODI debut, Afghanistan have won 96 of their 191 matches, further cementing their progress following milestone campaigns at recent global ICC tournaments.