Ayub Returns to No. 1 in T20I All-Rounder Rankings
Pakistan’s young cricketer Saim Ayub has once again risen to the top of the ICC T20 International all-rounder rankings. For a detailed breakdown of Ayub’s previous ranking achievements, readers can also visit this report. The latest update places him at 294 rating points, allowing him to overtake Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza, who previously held the number one position.
Ayub had reached the top earlier in the first week of October. His return to the leading spot highlights his growing impact in the shortest format of the game. Although he is still early in his international career, his performances with both bat and ball have drawn steady praise.
Nawaz Climbs to Fourth Among T20I All-Rounders
The new rankings also bring good news for Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz. He has moved from seventh to fourth place, marking one of his strongest ranking positions in recent months. His rise reflects consistent contributions with the ball and improved lower-order batting.
Pakistan now holds two players in the top four of the all-rounder list, which is a significant achievement for a team seeking greater stability in T20 cricket.
Sharma and Salt Lead the T20I Batting Table
In the T20I batting rankings, Abhishek Sharma of India continues to hold the number one spot. England’s Phil Salt follows closely in second place. Both players have been central figures for their teams during recent T20 series and tournaments.
Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan has slipped from fourth to sixth after a two-place drop. His recent form remains steady, yet the competitive nature of T20 batting means even small dips can push players down the table.
The top positions in batting fluctuate often due to the heavy volume of T20 cricket played across leagues and internationals. Therefore, movement within the top ten remains common.
Abrar Ahmed Breaks into Top Four in T20I Bowling
Pakistan’s spin bowler Abrar Ahmed has shown strong improvement. He has climbed from eighth to fourth in the T20I bowling rankings. His progress reflects Pakistan’s increasing reliance on spin options in limited-overs cricket, particularly in conditions that favour turn.
Mohammad Nawaz also made gains in bowling, improving by two places to reach number eleven. His progress in both the all-rounder and bowling charts underscores a productive period for him.
Pakistan’s rise in the bowling rankings comes at a time when several teams are strengthening their spin departments. Spin bowlers have grown more influential in T20 cricket, especially on slower pitches in Asia, the Caribbean, and parts of Africa.
Kohli Moves Up in ODI Rankings
In the ICC ODI player rankings, Indian batter Virat Kohli has moved up one spot to reach fourth. Kohli remains one of the most consistent ODI performers, with over 13,000 career runs in the format. His presence in the top tier continues to reflect his long-term dominance in 50-over cricket.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Babar Azam has retained his sixth position. Babar held the number one ranking for more than two years before being overtaken in 2023. He remains one of the most dependable ODI batters, with an average above 56.
Abrar Retains His Top-Ten ODI Bowling Spot
In ODI bowling, Abrar Ahmed continues to hold ninth place. His presence in the top ten of both T20 and ODI bowling shows his rapid development as a key figure in Pakistan’s spin attack.
As Pakistan prepares for upcoming T20 tournaments and ODI fixtures, the rise of young players like Ayub and Abrar offers a promising outlook. Their progress also highlights Pakistan’s growing depth in limited-overs cricket.
These ranking shifts signal increased competition across all formats. With many cricketing nations playing regular T20 and ODI series, further movement in the ICC charts is likely in the coming weeks.
