Saim Ayub Climbs ICC T20I Rankings as Varun Chakravarthy Retains Top Spot Among Bowlers
Pakistan's strong performance in T20Is during 2025 is clearly reflected in the latest ICC T20I rankings. Key players Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, and Salman Agha have made significant advances after their successful series against South Africa.
Pakistan's Rising Stars in Batting Rankings
- Babar Azam jumped nine places to joint 30th.
- Saim Ayub improved by 10 spots to reach 39th.
- Salman Agha climbed 10 positions to 54th.
Pakistan has had an outstanding year, winning four out of five bilateral series, including a 2-1 home victory over South Africa.
Other Notable Ranking Improvements
- West Indies captain Shai Hope rose to 12th.
- Bangladesh's Tanzid Hasan jumped 20 places to 17th.
- Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran reached 15th and 20th respectively.
Bowling Rankings Remain Steady
India's Varun Chakravarthy continues to dominate the bowling charts without challenge. Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood moved up two positions to 10th.
Spinners Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Mahedi Hasan also made significant progress in the rankings.
India's Abhishek Sharma "continues to reign supreme among batters."
Author’s summary: Pakistan’s impressive T20I results in 2025 have boosted multiple players in the ICC rankings, while Varun Chakravarthy remains the top bowler globally.