The Antilles Cricket team has dropped automatic qualification positions for the ICC 2027 Cricket World Cup in the last ICC ODI ranking, potentially confronted with another absence from the World Cup.The change of classification occurred after the Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka in the second ODI in Colombo, successfully defending 248 points with the performance at five counters from Taijul Islam. The victory raised the Bangladesh in the ninth position in the ranking of the ODI Male team.The West Indies still have the opportunity to improve their ranking before the deadline for qualifying the World Cup.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Currently positioned at 10th, the West Indies are outside the automatic qualification places for the 2027 World Cup. The tournament will set off 14 teams, South Africa and Zimbabwe obtaining an automatic qualification as host nations.Namibia, although it is a host country, will not receive automatic qualification because they are not a full -time ICC test member.The eight best teams, excluding hosts, will qualify according to their ODI ranking on March 31, 2027. The remaining four places will be determined by a qualification tournament with 10 teams.
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What do you think of the chances of the Antilles after their recent drop in ODI ranking?
The Antilles aim to avoid the qualification tournament after their experience in the 2023 edition. They missed their first World Cup since 1975 after losing against the Netherlands and Sri Lanka in qualifying.The latest ICC ODI rankings also show other changes. Sri Lanka has passed in fifth place after their recent loss, while Pakistan has reached fourth position.India directed the ranking with 124 points as holders of the ICC champions trophy. Australia and New Zealand share the second and third positions respectively, both with 109 rating points.