Ranking the Top 10 T20I Teams in 2018

Bangladesh were among the most improved T20I teams in 2018

#7 Bangladesh

Matches: 16

Won: 5

Lost: 11

Rating: 8.1

Bangladesh had a mixed year in 2018 but barring the efforts of a few players like Shakib and Mushfiqur, there hasn't been much to celebrate for the Tigers. They were whitewashed by Afghanistan and India in 3 T20Is and didn't stand a chance against them.

Bangladesh played 6 games against the Windies and won 3 games. Against Sri Lanka, they won 2 games out of 4. Most of their wins were due to match winning performances from Shakib who has been in top form this year.

Bangladesh who made it to the Asia Cup Final have a lot of work to do before the World Cup and their players need to equip themselves if they want to survive in international conditions.

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#6 England

Matches: 9

Won: 4

Lost: 5

Rating: 8.4

The England national team had a great year in the ODI format as they went on a winning streak and rose rapidly to the top of the ICC ODI Rankings. In T20s, though, depsite playing entertaining cricket they weren't able to win 50% of their matches.

They lost a T20I series against Australia and India with the scoreline 1-2 and drew a series against New Zealand 1-1 and won a one-off T20I series against Sri Lanka. England will be one of the favorites to win next year's World Cup.

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#5 Sri Lanka

Matches: 8

Won: 4

Lost: 4

Rating: 9

Sri Lanka had a mixed outing in 2018 and their T20I stats is no different. They had a change in captaincy after Angelo Matthews wasn't producing results. They won 4 games and lost 4 games as well.

Most of their matches were played against Bangladesh(4) of which they won 2 games. They won 1 and lost 1 against India and lost to England while beating South Africa. Sri Lanka have had a few standout performers but there are lot of holes to be filled before the World Cup.

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#4 Australia

Matches: 19

Won: 10

Lost: 8

NR: 1

Rating: 11.7

Australia have slowly started to get back on their feet after the 'Sandpaper' controversy rocked the cricketing world. They have adapted to the absence of their key players and have unearthed new stars and built a strong T20I side.

Glenn Maxwell and Aaron Finch were their standout performers as they defeated Zimbabwe and U.A.E with ease. They lost 5 games to Pakistan winning just 1 game. Their greatest joy came when they defeated England 2-1 and whitewashed New Zealand. Australia's stars will be back for the World Cup and their team is getting back in the right direction.