Pakistan Players Improve in Latest ICC Men’s ODI Rankings
Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail
Several Pakistan cricketers have moved up in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Rankings, with improvements in both the batting and bowling charts following recent international ODI results.
Although Pakistan has not played ODI cricket over the past month, performances in the recently concluded West Indies vs New Zealand ODI series led to ranking updates across the leaderboard.
Babar Azam Climbs to Sixth Position
Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam moved up one place in the ICC ODI batting rankings. He now occupies sixth position with 689 rating points.
Middle-order batter Salman Ali Agha also made progress, climbing two spots to 16th place with 630 rating points.
Other Pakistan batters in the latest rankings include:
- Mohammad Rizwan – 31st (560 points)
- Fakhar Zaman – 37th (544 points)
- Saim Ayub – 44th
Top 10 ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings
| Rank | Player | Team | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daryl Mitchell | New Zealand | 802 |
| 2 | Shubman Gill | India | 801 |
| 3 | Virat Kohli | India | 767 |
| 4 | Rohit Sharma | India | 758 |
| 5 | Ibrahim Zadran | Afghanistan | 712 |
| 6 | Babar Azam | Pakistan | 689 |
| 7 | Harry Tector | Ireland | 679 |
| 8 | Joe Root | England | 674 |
| 9 | Shai Hope | West Indies | 672 |
| 10 | Charith Asalanka | Sri Lanka | 659 |
Pakistan Bowlers Also Make Progress
Pakistan’s bowling attack also recorded positive movement in the latest rankings.
Shaheen Shah Afridi climbed two places to seventh with 604 rating points, while Haris Rauf advanced to 20th position with 556 points.
Other Pakistan bowlers include:
- Abrar Ahmed – 2nd
- Naseem Shah – 49th
- Mohammad Wasim Jr. – 70th
- Mohammad Nawaz – 80th
Top 10 ICC Men’s ODI Bowling Rankings
| Rank | Player | Team | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rashid Khan | Afghanistan | 682 |
| 2 | Abrar Ahmed | Pakistan | 675 |
| 3 | Jofra Archer | England | 649 |
| 4 | Mitchell Santner | New Zealand | 645 |
| 5 | Keshav Maharaj | South Africa | 645 |
| 6 | Maheesh Theekshana | Sri Lanka | 641 |
| 7 | Shaheen Shah Afridi | Pakistan | 604 |
| 8 | Mehidy Hasan Miraz | Bangladesh | 602 |
| 9 | Adil Rashid | England | 599 |
| 10 | Gudakesh Motie | West Indies | 599 |
Positive Signs for Pakistan
The latest ICC rankings reflect the continued presence of Pakistan players among the world’s leading ODI cricketers. With several key players maintaining or improving their positions, Pakistan heads into future ODI competitions with multiple representatives in the top batting and bowling rankings.
