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 Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, and Salman Agha have all made notable progress after their impressive displays against South Africa.
Pakistan's 2025 Success
Pakistan has had a remarkable year, winning four out of five bilateral series, including a 2-1 series victory at home over South Africa. Their consistent performers have been rewarded in the rankings:
- Babar Azam rose nine places to joint 30th
- Saim Ayub climbed ten spots to 39th
- Salman Agha moved up ten positions to 54th
Other Player Ranking Improvements
- West Indies captain Shai Hope advanced to 12th
- Bangladesh's Tanzid Hasan surged 20 places to 17th
- Afghan batsmen Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran rose to 15th and 20th respectively
Top Performers in Batting and Bowling
India's Abhishek Sharma continues to lead the batting rankings, while Varun Chakravarthy remains firmly at the top of the bowling charts.
- Australia's Josh Hazlewood increased his ranking by two places to 10th
- Spinners Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Mahedi Hasan also made significant gains in the bowling rankings
"Varun Chakravarthy remains unchallenged at the top, continuing his fine run in the format."
Pakistan's notable improvements in player rankings highlight their impressive T20I form throughout 2025 and indicate strong individual contributions to their success.
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