Afghanistan leapfrog England in ODI rankings, reclaim their all-time high position

Afghanistan have climbed to seventh place in the latest ICC Men's ODI team rankings, leapfrogging England after defeating Zimbabwe in the tri-series final. The rise sees Afghanistan equal their all-time highest ranking, which they first achieved in May 2025.Afghanistan have a rating of 94 points, one ahead of England, who have slipped to eighth with 93.In the tri-series final, Afghanistan defeated Zimbabwe by seven wickets to win the ODI tri-series final in Sharjah, completing a dominant chase of 170 in just 34.3 overs.Ibrahim Zadran led the chase with an unbeaten 70 off 96 balls, while Rahmat Shah contributed 43 and Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 36. The victory came after Afghanistan's bowlers restricted Zimbabwe to 169 in 43.3 overs.Sikandar Raza top-scored for Zimbabwe with 68 off 83 balls, while Ryan Burl added 31.