Saim Ayub Advances in ICC T20I Rankings
Pakistan's strong performance in T20 internationals this year is evident in the latest ICC T20I rankings. Key players like Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, and Salman Agha have all climbed the ranks after impressive displays against South Africa.
Key Progress Among Pakistan Players
- Babar Azam surged nine places to joint 30th.
- Saim Ayub rose ten spots to 39th.
- Salman Agha improved by ten positions to 54th.
Pakistan's success includes winning four out of five bilateral series in 2025, notably a 2-1 home series victory over South Africa.
Other Notable Ranking Improvements
- West Indies captain Shai Hope advanced to 12th.
- Bangladesh’s Tanzid Hasan jumped 20 places to 17th.
- Afghan players Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran rose to 15th and 20th respectively.
Bowling Rankings Remain Competitive
India’s Varun Chakravarthy continues to dominate the bowling rankings, holding firm at the top.
Australia’s Josh Hazlewood climbed two places to 10th, while spinners Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Mahedi Hasan made notable progress.
India’s Abhishek Sharma "continues to reign supreme among batters," maintaining his strong position in the rankings.
Author’s summary: Pakistan's outstanding T20I performances in 2025 have significantly boosted their players’ ICC rankings, while Varun Chakravarthy maintains his leading spot among bowlers.