Predict how a T20 match result could shift your team's ICC T20 Rankings. Enter the home team, away team, their current rating points, match result, and series type — and see the estimated new rating and ranking points change for both teams.
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ICC T20 team ratings are calculated based on weighted match results over the past three to four years. Recent matches carry more weight than older ones. Each team earns rating points based on the difference between their rating and the opponent's rating — beating a higher-rated team earns more points than beating a lower-rated one.
Rating points represent a team's performance average (points divided by matches), while ranking points are the cumulative points total. A team's position in the ICC rankings is determined by their rating (average), not the raw points total.
Yes. ICC World Cup and major tournament matches carry a higher weighting in the ratings calculation compared to bilateral series. This reflects the greater significance of those matches in determining the best teams in the world.
The ICC uses a rolling window of approximately 3 to 4 years of match data, with more recent matches weighted more heavily. Matches played in the most recent 12-month period typically count at full value, while older matches are gradually discounted.
A no result match (e.g. due to rain) is generally excluded from ICC rating calculations. Tied matches may be treated as half a win for each team, resulting in a smaller exchange of rating points between the two sides.
The impact of a single match depends on the rating difference between teams and the number of matches played. A narrow-rated contest produces smaller shifts (often 1–5 points), whereas a major upset — a low-ranked team beating a top-ranked team — can move ratings by 10 or more points.
The ICC rating system does not apply a formal home or away advantage multiplier. However, this calculator uses the ICC convention that series are designated as 'home' or 'away', which can affect how series points are weighted in certain multi-match series calculations.
ICC T20 rankings are updated after every completed T20 International match. You can check the latest official standings on the ICC website. This calculator provides estimates based on the ICC's published methodology and may differ slightly from official figures.