The GOATs- best teams and players from various generations. The players are ranked within the generation they played. Presenting the rankings for 5 generations starting from oldest to newest. Updated - 16th Nov 2025. Next Update- post 7th Jan 2026.
Gen1
Gen2
Gen3
Gen4
Gen5
| Group | Sub-Group | SG_rank | Team (or Player) | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan_25 | Gen4 | 2 |
Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan)
|
2015-2024 | M-106 | R-3414 | A-47 | SR*-125 | avgCR-17.35 |
| Pakistan_25 | Gen4 | 3 |
Fakhar Zaman (Pakistan)
|
2017-2025 | M-109 | R-2285 | A-24 | SR*-131 | avgCR-12.46 |
| Pakistan_25 | Gen4 | 4 |
Iftikhar Ahmed (Pakistan)
|
2016-2024 | M-66 | R-998 | A-24 | SR*-129 | avgCR-10.43 |
| Pakistan_25 | Gen4 | 5 |
Shadab Khan (Pakistan)
|
2017-2025 | M-112 | R-792 | A-18 | SR*-140 | avgCR-6.01 |
| Pakistan_25 | Gen5 | 1 |
Saim Ayub (Pakistan)
|
2023-2025 | M-51 | R-961 | A-21 | SR*-136 | avgCR-12.03 |
| Pakistan_25 | Gen5 | 2 |
Sahibzada Farhan (Pakistan)
|
2018-2025 | M-30 | R-666 | A-22 | SR*-124 | avgCR-13.94 |
| Pakistan_25 | Gen5 | 3 |
Mohammad Haris (Pakistan)
|
2022-2025 | M-35 | R-555 | A-17 | SR*-136 | avgCR-12.08 |
| Pakistan_25 | Gen5 | 4 |
Hasan Nawaz (Pakistan)
|
2025-2025 | M-25 | R-457 | A-21 | SR*-154 | avgCR-12.93 |
| Pakistan_25 | Gen5 | 5 |
Salman Agha (Pakistan)
|
2024-2025 | M-35 | R-596 | A-23 | SR*-110 | avgCR-10.12 |
| South Africa_25 | Gen1 | 1 |
Jacques Kallis (South Africa)
|
2005-2012 | M-25 | R-666 | A-35 | SR*-119 | avgCR-17.11 |
| South Africa_25 | Gen1 | 2 |
Graeme Smith (South Africa)
|
2005-2011 | M-33 | R-982 | A-32 | SR*-128 | avgCR-16.29 |
| South Africa_25 | Gen1 | 3 |
Albie Morkel (South Africa)
|
2005-2015 | M-50 | R-572 | A-21 | SR*-142 | avgCR-8.77 |
| South Africa_25 | Gen1 | 4 |
Loots Bosman (South Africa)
|
2006-2010 | M-14 | R-323 | A-25 | SR*-147 | avgCR-14.02 |
| South Africa_25 | Gen1 | 5 |
Herschelle Gibbs (South Africa)
|
2005-2010 | M-23 | R-400 | A-18 | SR*-126 | avgCR-11.78 |
| South Africa_25 | Gen2 | 1 |
Jean-Paul Duminy (South Africa)
|
2007-2019 | M-81 | R-1934 | A-39 | SR*-126 | avgCR-15.29 |
| South Africa_25 | Gen2 | 2 |
Faf du Plessis (South Africa)
|
2012-2020 | M-50 | R-1528 | A-36 | SR*-134 | avgCR-16.68 |
| South Africa_25 | Gen2 | 3 |
Hashim Amla (South Africa)
|
2009-2018 | M-44 | R-1277 | A-34 | SR*-132 | avgCR-17.23 |
| South Africa_25 | Gen2 | 4 |
AB de Villiers (South Africa)
|
2006-2017 | M-78 | R-1672 | A-26 | SR*-135 | avgCR-14.44 |
| South Africa_25 | Gen2 | 5 |
Richard Levi (South Africa)
|
2012-2012 | M-13 | R-236 | A-21 | SR*-141 | avgCR-14.40 |
| South Africa_25 | Gen2 | 6 |
Farhaan Behardien (South Africa)
|
2012-2018 | M-38 | R-518 | A-32 | SR*-128 | avgCR-9.05 |
| South Africa_25 | Gen3 | 1 |
Quinton de Kock (South Africa)
|
2012-2025 | M-96 | R-2615 | A-30 | SR*-138 | avgCR-17.83 |
| South Africa_25 | Gen3 | 2 |
David Miller (South Africa)
|
2010-2024 | M-130 | R-2591 | A-33 | SR*-141 | avgCR-12.80 |
| South Africa_25 | Gen3 | 3 |
Rilee Rossouw (South Africa)
|
2014-2023 | M-29 | R-767 | A-35 | SR*-160 | avgCR-17.12 |
| South Africa_25 | Gen4 | 1 |
Reeza Hendricks (South Africa)
|
2014-2025 | M-87 | R-2483 | A-30 | SR*-130 | avgCR-16.33 |
| South Africa_25 | Gen4 | 2 |
Rassie van der Dussen (South Africa)
|
2018-2025 | M-57 | R-1406 | A-33 | SR*-129 | avgCR-13.90 |
| South Africa_25 | Gen4 | 3 |
Heinrich Klaasen (South Africa)
|
2018-2024 | M-58 | R-1000 | A-23 | SR*-142 | avgCR-12.43 |
| South Africa_25 | Gen5 | 1 |
Aiden Markram (South Africa)
|
2019-2025 | M-62 | R-1467 | A-29 | SR*-146 | avgCR-15.73 |
| South Africa_25 | Gen5 | 2 |
Dewald Brevis (South Africa)
|
2023-2025 | M-15 | R-400 | A-31 | SR*-180 | avgCR-20.44 |
| South Africa_25 | Gen5 | 3 |
Tristan Stubbs (South Africa)
|
2022-2025 | M-40 | R-799 | A-29 | SR*-133 | avgCR-13.25 |
| South Africa_25 | Gen5 | 4 |
Ryan Rickelton (South Africa)
|
2024-2025 | M-18 | R-381 | A-21 | SR*-134 | avgCR-13.38 |
| South Africa_25 | Gen5 | 5 |
George Linde (South Africa)
|
2020-2025 | M-25 | R-270 | A-16 | SR*-138 | avgCR-7.55 |
| Sri Lanka_25 | Gen1 | 1 |
Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka)
|
2006-2014 | M-55 | R-1493 | A-32 | SR*-133 | avgCR-18.81 |
| Sri Lanka_25 | Gen1 | 2 |
Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka)
|
2006-2014 | M-56 | R-1382 | A-31 | SR*-120 | avgCR-16.75 |
| Sri Lanka_25 | Gen1 | 3 |
Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka)
|
2006-2016 | M-80 | R-1889 | A-28 | SR*-121 | avgCR-15.99 |
| Sri Lanka_25 | Gen1 | 4 |
Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka)
|
2006-2011 | M-31 | R-629 | A-23 | SR*-129 | avgCR-14.83 |
| Sri Lanka_25 | Gen1 | 5 |
Jehan Mubarak (Sri Lanka)
|
2007-2009 | M-16 | R-238 | A-22 | SR*-127 | avgCR-11.87 |
| Sri Lanka_25 | Gen2 | 1 |
Angelo Mathews (Sri Lanka)
|
2009-2024 | M-90 | R-1416 | A-28 | SR*-121 | avgCR-10.98 |
| Sri Lanka_25 | Gen2 | 2 |
Thisara Perera (Sri Lanka)
|
2010-2021 | M-84 | R-1204 | A-23 | SR*-152 | avgCR-11.34 |
| Sri Lanka_25 | Gen2 | 3 |
Chamara Kapugedera (Sri Lanka)
|
2006-2017 | M-43 | R-703 | A-23 | SR*-119 | avgCR-9.94 |
| Sri Lanka_25 | Gen2 | 4 |
Lahiru Thirimanne (Sri Lanka)
|
2012-2016 | M-26 | R-291 | A-16 | SR*-109 | avgCR-7.81 |
| Sri Lanka_25 | Gen2 | 5 |
Upul Tharanga (Sri Lanka)
|
2006-2018 | M-26 | R-407 | A-16 | SR*-123 | avgCR-9.16 |
| Sri Lanka_25 | Gen3 | 1 |
Kusal Perera (Sri Lanka)
|
2013-2025 | M-88 | R-2276 | A-27 | SR*-134 | avgCR-14.83 |
| Sri Lanka_25 | Gen3 | 2 |
Dinesh Chandimal (Sri Lanka)
|
2010-2025 | M-69 | R-1066 | A-19 | SR*-103 | avgCR-8.38 |
| Sri Lanka_25 | Gen3 | 3 |
Danushka Gunathilaka (Sri Lanka)
|
2016-2022 | M-46 | R-741 | A-16 | SR*-120 | avgCR-9.89 |
| Sri Lanka_25 | Gen3 | 4 |
Niroshan Dickwella (Sri Lanka)
|
2016-2021 | M-28 | R-480 | A-18 | SR*-131 | avgCR-10.99 |
| Sri Lanka_25 | Gen3 | 5 |
Isuru Udana (Sri Lanka)
|
2009-2021 | M-35 | R-256 | A-18 | SR*-138 | avgCR-7.09 |
| Sri Lanka_25 | Gen3 | 6 |
Milinda Siriwardana (Sri Lanka)
|
2015-2017 | M-22 | R-275 | A-17 | SR*-132 | avgCR-8.64 |
| Sri Lanka_25 | Gen4 | 1 |
Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka)
|
2016-2025 | M-90 | R-2198 | A-26 | SR*-131 | avgCR-14.57 |
| Sri Lanka_25 | Gen4 | 2 |
Dasun Shanaka (Sri Lanka)
|
2015-2025 | M-114 | R-1623 | A-21 | SR*-124 | avgCR-10.27 |
| Sri Lanka_25 | Gen4 | 3 |
Bhanuka Rajapaksa (Sri Lanka)
|
2019-2025 | M-44 | R-733 | A-23 | SR*-133 | avgCR-11.86 |
| Sri Lanka_25 | Gen4 | 4 |
Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka)
|
2019-2025 | M-85 | R-749 | A-14 | SR*-130 | avgCR-7.89 |
| Sri Lanka_25 | Gen4 | 5 |
Dhananjaya de Silva (Sri Lanka)
|
2015-2024 | M-45 | R-847 | A-21 | SR*-116 | avgCR-10.95 |
| Sri Lanka_25 | Gen5 | 1 |
Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka)
|
2021-2025 | M-74 | R-2211 | A-32 | SR*-127 | avgCR-17.34 |
| Sri Lanka_25 | Gen5 | 2 |
Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka)
|
2021-2025 | M-70 | R-1357 | A-23 | SR*-126 | avgCR-12.64 |
| West Indies_25 | Gen1 | 1 |
Ramnaresh Sarwan (West Indies)
|
2007-2010 | M-18 | R-298 | A-23 | SR*-104 | avgCR-11.70 |
| West Indies_25 | Gen1 | 2 |
Shivnarine Chanderpaul (West Indies)
|
2006-2010 | M-22 | R-343 | A-20 | SR*-99 | avgCR-9.64 |
| West Indies_25 | Gen2 | 1 |
Chris Gayle (West Indies)
|
2006-2021 | M-79 | R-1899 | A-28 | SR*-138 | avgCR-18.60 |
| West Indies_25 | Gen2 | 2 |
Marlon Samuels (West Indies)
|
2007-2018 | M-67 | R-1611 | A-29 | SR*-116 | avgCR-15.39 |
| West Indies_25 | Gen2 | 3 |
Daren Sammy (West Indies)
|
2007-2017 | M-68 | R-587 | A-17 | SR*-147 | avgCR-8.89 |
| West Indies_25 | Gen2 | 4 |
Dwayne Bravo (West Indies)
|
2006-2021 | M-91 | R-1255 | A-22 | SR*-115 | avgCR-9.74 |
| West Indies_25 | Gen2 | 5 |
Dwayne Smith (West Indies)
|
2006-2015 | M-33 | R-582 | A-18 | SR*-123 | avgCR-11.74 |
| West Indies_25 | Gen3 | 1 |
Evin Lewis (West Indies)
|
2016-2025 | M-65 | R-1782 | A-30 | SR*-154 | avgCR-17.28 |
| West Indies_25 | Gen3 | 2 |
Johnson Charles (West Indies)
|
2011-2025 | M-64 | R-1468 | A-23 | SR*-129 | avgCR-14.35 |
| West Indies_25 | Gen3 | 3 |
Andre Russell (West Indies)
|
2011-2025 | M-86 | R-1122 | A-22 | SR*-164 | avgCR-11.53 |
| West Indies_25 | Gen3 | 4 |
Kieron Pollard (West Indies)
|
2008-2022 | M-101 | R-1569 | A-25 | SR*-135 | avgCR-11.07 |
| West Indies_25 | Gen3 | 5 |
Lendl Simmons (West Indies)
|
2007-2021 | M-68 | R-1527 | A-27 | SR*-121 | avgCR-13.65 |
| West Indies_25 | Gen4 | 1 |
Nicholas Pooran (West Indies)
|
2016-2024 | M-106 | R-2275 | A-26 | SR*-136 | avgCR-13.31 |
| West Indies_25 | Gen4 | 2 |
Rovman Powell (West Indies)
|
2017-2025 | M-107 | R-2068 | A-26 | SR*-142 | avgCR-12.26 |
| West Indies_25 | Gen4 | 3 |
Shimron Hetmyer (West Indies)
|
2018-2025 | M-69 | R-1112 | A-21 | SR*-126 | avgCR-9.89 |
| West Indies_25 | Gen5 | 1 |
Brandon King (West Indies)
|
2019-2025 | M-73 | R-1704 | A-26 | SR*-134 | avgCR-13.84 |
| West Indies_25 | Gen5 | 2 |
Shai Hope (West Indies)
|
2017-2025 | M-58 | R-1403 | A-29 | SR*-138 | avgCR-14.94 |
| West Indies_25 | Gen5 | 3 |
Roston Chase (West Indies)
|
2021-2025 | M-49 | R-691 | A-24 | SR*-121 | avgCR-9.13 |
| West Indies_25 | Gen5 | 4 |
Sherfane Rutherford (West Indies)
|
2018-2025 | M-44 | R-588 | A-18 | SR*-137 | avgCR-9.56 |
| West Indies_25 | Gen5 | 5 |
Alick Athanaze (West Indies)
|
2024-2025 | M-14 | R-326 | A-25 | SR*-129 | avgCR-13.44 |
| Bangladesh_15 | Gen1 | 1 |
Mohammad Ashraful (Bangladesh)
|
2007-2013 | M-23 | R-450 | A-20 | SR*-126 | avgCR-13.16 |
| Bangladesh_15 | Gen2 | 1 |
Tamim Iqbal (Bangladesh)
|
2007-2020 | M-78 | R-1758 | A-24 | SR*-117 | avgCR-11.07 |
| Bangladesh_15 | Gen3 | 1 |
Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh)
|
2006-2022 | M-102 | R-1500 | A-19 | SR*-115 | avgCR-8.90 |
| Bangladesh_15 | Gen3 | 2 |
Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)
|
2006-2024 | M-129 | R-2551 | A-23 | SR*-121 | avgCR-11.12 |
| Bangladesh_15 | Gen3 | 3 |
Mahmudullah (Bangladesh)
|
2007-2024 | M-141 | R-2444 | A-24 | SR*-117 | avgCR-9.86 |
| Bangladesh_15 | Gen3 | 4 |
Soumya Sarkar (Bangladesh)
|
2015-2024 | M-87 | R-1462 | A-18 | SR*-122 | avgCR-9.69 |
| Bangladesh_15 | Gen4 | 1 |
Litton Das (Bangladesh)
|
2015-2025 | M-117 | R-2590 | A-24 | SR*-126 | avgCR-12.19 |
| Bangladesh_15 | Gen4 | 2 |
Mohammad Naim (Bangladesh)
|
2019-2025 | M-38 | R-860 | A-24 | SR*-102 | avgCR-11.96 |
| Bangladesh_15 | Gen4 | 3 |
Afif Hossain (Bangladesh)
|
2018-2024 | M-70 | R-1117 | A-20 | SR*-119 | avgCR-9.17 |
| Bangladesh_15 | Gen5 | 1 |
Tanzid Hasan (Bangladesh)
|
2024-2025 | M-42 | R-1056 | A-28 | SR*-128 | avgCR-13.87 |
| Bangladesh_15 | Gen5 | 2 |
Towhid Hridoy (Bangladesh)
|
2023-2025 | M-54 | R-1088 | A-26 | SR*-122 | avgCR-10.38 |
| Bangladesh_15 | Gen5 | 3 |
Najmul Hossain Shanto (Bangladesh)
|
2019-2025 | M-50 | R-987 | A-23 | SR*-109 | avgCR-10.50 |
| Bangladesh_15 | Gen5 | 4 |
Jaker Ali (Bangladesh)
|
2023-2025 | M-47 | R-732 | A-25 | SR*-123 | avgCR-9.61 |
| Bangladesh_15 | Gen5 | 5 |
Shamim Hossain (Bangladesh)
|
2021-2025 | M-46 | R-579 | A-19 | SR*-124 | avgCR-8.52 |
| Zimbabwe_15 | Gen2 | 1 |
Elton Chigumbura (Zimbabwe)
|
2006-2020 | M-57 | R-893 | A-19 | SR*-141 | avgCR-10.49 |
| Zimbabwe_15 | Gen2 | 2 |
Hamilton Masakadza (Zimbabwe)
|
2006-2019 | M-66 | R-1662 | A-26 | SR*-117 | avgCR-12.76 |
| Zimbabwe_15 | Gen2 | 3 |
Malcolm Waller (Zimbabwe)
|
2011-2018 | M-32 | R-613 | A-27 | SR*-138 | avgCR-11.66 |
| Zimbabwe_15 | Gen2 | 4 |
Chamu Chibhabha (Zimbabwe)
|
2006-2020 | M-36 | R-667 | A-19 | SR*-110 | avgCR-9.28 |
| Zimbabwe_15 | Gen2 | 5 |
Vusi Sibanda (Zimbabwe)
|
2007-2016 | M-26 | R-511 | A-20 | SR*-102 | avgCR-10.34 |
| Zimbabwe_15 | Gen3 | 1 |
Sean Williams (Zimbabwe)
|
2006-2025 | M-85 | R-1805 | A-24 | SR*-128 | avgCR-9.29 |
| Zimbabwe_15 | Gen3 | 2 |
Brendan Taylor (Zimbabwe)
|
2006-2025 | M-54 | R-1138 | A-25 | SR*-124 | avgCR-10.72 |
| Zimbabwe_15 | Gen3 | 3 |
Craig Ervine (Zimbabwe)
|
2010-2024 | M-71 | R-1449 | A-22 | SR*-106 | avgCR-8.47 |
| Zimbabwe_15 | Gen4 | 1 |
Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe)
|
2013-2025 | M-123 | R-2742 | A-25 | SR*-135 | avgCR-9.26 |
| Zimbabwe_15 | Gen4 | 2 |
Ryan Burl (Zimbabwe)
|
2018-2025 | M-108 | R-1755 | A-25 | SR*-124 | avgCR-7.69 |
| Zimbabwe_15 | Gen5 | 1 |
Brian Bennett (Zimbabwe)
|
2023-2025 | M-48 | R-1455 | A-32 | SR*-147 | avgCR-12.25 |
| Zimbabwe_15 | Gen5 | 2 |
Wessly Madhevere (Zimbabwe)
|
2020-2025 | M-79 | R-1256 | A-19 | SR*-115 | avgCR-7.70 |