Babar Azam continues to make strides in the ICC T20I batters ranking, showcasing his prowess after an impressive performance in the recent series against New Zealand. Climbing to the fourth position with 763 points, Babar’s exceptional batting contributed to Pakistan’s spirited display despite the 4-1 series loss.
ICC T20I Batters Ranking:
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Phil Salt
- Mohammad Rizwan
- Babar Azam
- Aiden Markram
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Rilee Rossouw
- Jos Buttler
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Reeza Hendricks
Adil Rashid’s consistent form in the Caribbean sees him claim the top spot in the T20I bowlers rankings, becoming England’s second player to hold this position after Graeme Swann more than a decade ago. The dynamic shifts in the rankings also include notable moves by West Indies’ Akeal Hosein and South Africa’s Tabraiz Shamsi.
In the 50-over format, Babar Azam reclaims his place as the No.1 ranked ODI batter, taking over from Gill, who was rested for the ongoing series against South Africa. Suryakumar Yadav extends his lead at the top with a century in the final game against South Africa.
The Test rankings witnessed changes following Australia’s victory over Pakistan, with Usman Khawaja moving to fourth place in the Test batters rankings. Teammates David Warner and Mitchell Marsh also make significant progress in the rankings, reflecting Australia’s strong performance.
On the bowling front, Australia quartet Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood make ground in the top 10, while India’s Ravichandran Ashwin maintains his position at the top. The rankings underscore the dynamic shifts in international cricket across formats.