Ranking the Top 10 T20I Teams in 2018

Pakistan ended the year as the best T20I team

#3 Afghanistan

Matches: 7

Won: 7

Lost: 0

Rating: 13

Afghanistan have a perfect record in the few T20Is they have played this year. They defeated Ireland and Zimbabwe in 2 T20Is while their real success was in their drubbing of Bangladesh away from home.

Players like Rashid Khan and Mujeeb were in top form and Afghanistan might well make it to the quarter finals if they continue playing this way and continue to train properly.

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#2 India

Matches: 19

Won: 14

Lost: 4

NR: 1

Rating: 21.4

India have had a great year and they have performed well in T20Is as well. They never lost a series despite playing so many matches and were unlucky not to win the T20I series in Australia after the 2nd game was washed away.

They whitewashed Bangladesh, Ireland and West Indies while losing 1 to England, Sri Lanka, South Africa and Australia. The Indian team seems balanced and will certainly be on of the strong contenders to win the World Cup.

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#1 Pakistan

Matches: 19

Won: 17

Lost: 2

Rating: 21.7

Pakistan have undoubtedly been the best T20I side this year and their stats support them. Their top order led by Babar Azam has been excellent while their pace bowling lineup is filled with young talents while spinner Shadab Khan has made heads turn with his bowling.

They thrashed Zimbabwe, Scotland and won 5 T20Is against Australia losing just 1 game. Pakistan won 5 T20Is against New Zealand as well losing just 1 while beating West Indies 3-0 in their meeting. Pakistan have the talent, resources and experience to win the World Cup and if they aren't favorites, they can emerge the dark horses of the tournament.