Saim Ayub Climbs ICC T20I Rankings as Varun Chakravarthy Retains Top Bowling Spot
Pakistan's excellent performance in T20I cricket throughout 2025 is evident in the updated ICC T20I rankings. Key players Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, and Salman Agha have all advanced significantly after their strong displays against South Africa.
Batting Rankings Progress
- Babar Azam has jumped nine places to a joint 30th position.
- Saim Ayub climbed 10 places to reach 39th.
- Salman Agha moved up 10 spots to 54th.
- West Indies captain Shai Hope rose to 12th.
- Bangladesh’s Tanzid Hasan leaped 20 places to 17th.
- Afghan players Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran moved up to 15th and 20th respectively.
Bowling Rankings Updates
- India’s Varun Chakravarthy continues to dominate the bowling rankings.
- Australia’s Josh Hazlewood climbed two places to 10th.
- Spinners Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Mahedi Hasan improved their positions notably.
“Varun Chakravarthy remains unchallenged at the top, continuing his fine run in the format.”
Pakistan’s consistency this year includes winning four out of five bilateral series, highlighted by a 2-1 home series victory over South Africa.
Author's summary: Pakistan’s strong T20I run in 2025 is mirrored in ICC rankings, with Saim Ayub’s rise and Varun Chakravarthy’s steady lead among bowlers highlighting key individual achievements.
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