Black Caps rise in rankings after impressive play at World Twenty20

New Zealand's terrific work in pool play at the Cricket World Twenty20 has reflected in rankings rises for both team and individuals in the latest list from the International Cricket Council.

Kane Williamson's team have jumped six places to sit second, behind tournament hosts India in the shortest form.

New Zealand is also ranked second in One Day International cricket, behind Australia, and sixth in tests.

And while the skipper is down one spot to No 7 among batsmen, Martin Guptill is up two places to lie behind Indian star Virat Kohli and Australian opener Aaron Finch.

Looking at the semi-finals, New Zealand will meet England at 1.30am tomorrow while India will play West Indies at 1.30am Friday.

Source: NZ Herald