Quick Answer
Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) is the No. 1-ranked ODI bowler in the ICC Men’s rankings, with a rating of 714 points — ahead of Abrar Ahmed (Pakistan, 675) in 2nd and Jofra Archer (England, 649) in 3rd. Spinners hold five of the top six spots, underlining how central wrist- and finger-spin control has become across a full 50-over innings.
ODI bowling rankings measure who consistently takes wickets and controls the run rate across a full 50-over innings — sustained accuracy across three or four spells, not just a single burst. Below is the current top 20, refreshed after every completed ODI involving a qualifying bowler in the ICC’s rolling ratings model.
Full List: Top 20 ICC Men’s ODI Bowlers (2026)
The table below reflects each bowler’s current ICC rating and how far behind the No. 1 spot they sit. This rating is built purely from bowling performance — wickets, economy, and match situation — see the methodology note below the table.
| Rank | Player | Team | Rating | Behind #1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rashid Khan |  Afghanistan | 714 | — |
| 2 | Abrar Ahmed |  Pakistan | 675 | -39 |
| 3 | Jofra Archer |  England | 649 | -65 |
| 4 | Keshav Maharaj |  South Africa | 645 | -69 |
| 5 | Mitchell Santner |  New Zealand | 644 | -70 |
| 6 | Maheesh Theekshana |  Sri Lanka | 641 | -73 |
| 7 | Bernard Scholtz |  Namibia | 613 | -101 |
| 8 | Shaheen Afridi | Pakistan | 604 | -110 |
| 9 | Mehidy Hasan Miraz |  Bangladesh | 602 | -112 |
| 10 | Adil Rashid | England | 599 | -115 |
| 11 | Kuldeep Yadav |  India | 596 | -118 |
| =11 | Gudakesh Motie |  West Indies | 596 | -118 |
| 13 | Nahid Rana | Bangladesh | 590 | -124 |
| 14 | Josh Hazlewood |  Australia | 589 | -125 |
| 15 | Wanindu Hasaranga | Sri Lanka | 588 | -126 |
| 16 | Shoriful Islam | Bangladesh | 584 | -130 |
| 17 ▲1 | Adam Zampa | Australia | 569 | -145 |
| 18 ▼1 | Mark Adair |  Ireland | 563 | -151 |
| 19 ▲9 | Azmatullah Omarzai | Afghanistan | 562 | -152 |
| 20 ▼1 | Taskin Ahmed | Bangladesh | 558 | -156 |
Source: ICC Official ODI Bowling Rankings · Data current as of publish date shown above
How the ICC Bowling Rating Works
The ODI bowling rating is built purely from performance with the ball: wickets taken, economy rate, and how those figures stack up against the specific opposition and match situation faced across a full 50-over spell. A tight, wicketless opening burst and a wicket-heavy death-overs spell can both score well depending on context — the model rewards sustained control and match-defining impact together. Ratings are recalculated after every ODI a qualifying bowler features in, so movement is common through a series or tournament.
Notable Movements Since the Last Update
Rashid Khan leads comfortably for Afghanistan, with Abrar Ahmed and Jofra Archer completing the top 3. The standout mover is Afghanistan’s own Azmatullah Omarzai, surging nine places to No. 19 on the back of recent all-round form. Adam Zampa has climbed a spot to No. 17, while Ireland’s Mark Adair and Bangladesh’s Taskin Ahmed have each slipped one place. Bangladesh stands out with four bowlers inside this top 20 — Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam and Taskin Ahmed — more than any other side.
FAQs: Men’s ODI Bowling Rankings
Rashid Khan of Afghanistan is currently ranked No. 1 in the ICC Men’s ODI Bowling Rankings, with a rating of 714 points.
Rankings are recalculated after every completed ODI match involving a qualifying bowler, so the table can change several times during a single series or tournament.
It’s based purely on bowling performance — wickets taken and economy rate across a full 50-over innings — weighted for recent form and adjusted for the strength of the opposition faced.
Bangladesh has the most bowlers inside the current top 20, with four: Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam and Taskin Ahmed.