Day 4 - Sussex trail by 149 runs.

622/10

Sussex

358/9d & 115/7

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Day 4 - Hampshire trail by 69 runs.

Hampshire

214/10 & 253/10

Glamorgan

536/7d

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Day 4 - Somerset need 148 runs to win.

Somerset

274/10 & 112/4

Yorkshire

162/10 & 371/10

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Day 4 - Derbyshire need 226 runs to win.

Kent

352/10 & 335/10

Derbyshire

304/10 & 158/10

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Day 4 - Middlesex trail by 4 runs.

430/10 & 133/3

567/10

MAL won by 104 runs

186/5

82/6

MSC won by 5 wickets

194/9

Mohammedan Sporting Club

195/5

BS won by 26 runs

280/5

254/10

DLP won by 5 wickets

181/8

184/5

GGC won by 9 wickets

82/10

Gazi Group Cricketers

83/1

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LOR won by 22 runs

Legends of Rupganj

283/3

Rupganj Tigers Cricket Club

261/7

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PBCC won by 4 wickets

Agrani Bank Cricket Club

153/10

Prime Bank Cricket Club

157/6

AR won by 4 wickets

118/6

116/10

Stumps : Day 1 - Colombo trail by 210 runs.

Dambulla

222/9d

Colombo

12/2

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The Blaze Women won by 5 wickets

166/5

164/10

MAR won by 1 wicket

170/9

171/9

Zimbabwe Women need 88 runs in 40.0 remaining overs

Pakistan Women

330/5

Zimbabwe Women

43/2

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Mumbai Indians elected to bowl

192/5

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IPL Named the Richest Cricket League, but Not Ranked No. 1 by the World Cricketer's Association

by K D Mishra March 20, 2026

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For years, the IPL was regarded as the top cricket league in the world, and that view has continued to hold true for many people. However, according to the World Cricketers' Association, with their updated rankings, there may be some shifts in position.

In the new rankings of world cricketing leagues, the IPL now holds third place with a rating of 62.6; the SA20 currently ranks second at 68.0. The Highest ranking goes to the Hundred at 75.2.

There are 10 league-ranked leagues, each using a rating system of 1-13 points. The Pakistan Super League currently ranks fifth. The Bangladesh Premier League is rated lowest at 22.6. Here is an overview of all of the leagues.

The Hundred

The Hundred ranks first with a score of 75.2. It offers good weekly payments and timely payments. Payments are always on time. The player rating is 4.8/5. It needs improvement in contract and commercial matters.

SA20

SA20 ranks second with a score of 68.0. It is good in payments, security, and support for players. Players also get revenue share. The player rating is 4.4/5. It needs improvement in minimum and average payments for players.

Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL ranks third with a score of 62.6. It gives the highest payments in the world for players. Payments are always on time. The player rating is 3.7/5. It needs improvement in player rights, contracts, and revenue sharing.

Big Bash League (BBL)

BBL ranks fourth and is very close to IPL. It scores 62.5. It is good in most areas but is low in payments for players. The player rating is 4.6/5. It needs improvement in payments for players and revenue sharing.

Pakistan Super League (PSL)

PSL ranks fifth with a score of 48.0. It is good in payments and dispute resolution but is low in money and player benefits. The player rating is 3.4/5. It needs improvement in payments and player rights.

Major League Cricket (MLC)

MLC is ranked 6th. It is doing great in terms of payments, security, and players. Players also receive revenue sharing. The rating of the players is 4/5. It needs improvement in terms of pay and contracts.

ILT20

ILT20 is ranked below 40. Players receive safe payments and revenue sharing. The rating of the players is 3.8/5. It needs improvement in many areas such as pay and players rights.

Top WCA T20 League Rankings (2026):

1. The Hundred (England)

2. SA20 (South Africa)

3. Indian Premier League (IPL)

4. Big Bash League (BBL)

5. Pakistan Super League (PSL)

6. Major League Cricket (MLC)

7. International League T20 (ILT20)

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Caribbean Premier League (CPL)

CPL is ranked 8th. It is doing great in terms of payment reliability. Players’ payments need improvement. The rating of the players is 3.3/5. It needs improvement in terms of pay.

Abu Dhabi T10

Abu Dhabi T10 is ranked very low. It is only doing great in terms of payment reliability. The rating of the players is 2.2/5. It needs improvement in almost every area.

Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)

BPL is ranked last at 22.6. It has very few strong areas and many weaknesses. The rating of the players is 1.2/5. It needs improvement in many areas such as payments and players rights.

League	Dates	Overall Rating
The Hundred	21 Jul - 16 Aug	75.2
SA20	26 Dec - 25 Jan	68.0
IPL	28 Mar - 31 May	62.6
BBL	22 Dec - 26 Jan	62.5
PSL	26 Mar - 3 May	48.0
MLC	18 Jun - 18 Jul	43.0
ILT20	2 Dec - 4 Jan	39.1
CPL	14 Aug - 21 Sep	38.9
Abu Dhabi T10	18 Nov - 30 Nov	30.1
BPL	26 Dec - 24 Jan	22.6

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by K D Mishra March 20, 2026

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FAQs

Q. Why is IPL not ranked No.1?

IPL scores lower in areas like player rights, contracts, dispute system, and revenue sharing.

K D Mishra

I am a dedicated sports content writer who loves cricket and enjoys creating friendly and engaging content. I write about big moments, player performances, and match stories in simple and clear words, helping fans stay informed and connected to cricket around the world.