Samoa Cricket Records Biggest Rise in ICC Men's T20I Rankings

Samoa Cricket has reached another significant milestone, recording the largest rise of any ICC Member in the ICC Men's T20 International rankings over the past two years.

Between July 2024 and July 2026, Samoa climbed from 85th to 55th in the ICC Men's T20I rankings — a remarkable 30-place improvement and the biggest ranking rise achieved by any ICC Member during that period.

The improvement reflects the continued progress of the national men's programme, with strong performances and consistent development helping Samoa establish itself among the leading Associate nations. In particular, Samoa's impressive performances and important victories at the recent ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier in Japan played a significant role in boosting the team's international ranking and demonstrating its ability to compete on the regional stage.

The rankings are also a testament to the commitment of the current playing group, coaching staff and support personnel, whose hard work over the past two years has translated into tangible results on the international stage. With the core of this squad still together, Samoa now has a valuable opportunity to continue building momentum and push even higher in the world rankings.

While there is still plenty of work ahead, this achievement reinforces that Samoa Cricket is moving in the right direction. Alongside striving for international success, the organisation remains committed to creating sustainable high-performance pathways, developing the next generation of Samoan cricketers, and pursuing its long-term vision of becoming the strongest Associate cricket nation in the East Asia-Pacific (EAP) region and competing globally.

A 30-place rise in just two years is an achievement the entire Samoa cricket community can be proud of. It reflects how far the programme has come and provides confidence that Samoa Cricket is building something special. The challenge now is to continue raising standards, developing future talent, and turning this momentum into sustained success on the international stage.