Pakistan Cricket Stars Rise in Latest ICC ODI Rankings After Tri-Series
Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi, opening batter Fakhar Zaman and fast bowler Haris Rauf have improved their positions in the latest ICC ODI rankings following their performances in the recently concluded tri-series featuring England and Sri Lanka. The multi-nation competition provided a competitive platform for players to test their skills against international opponents, resulting in notable shifts on the global leaderboards. While several members of the national squad saw their standing improve, others faced downward adjustments based on their recent output on the field.
Fakhar made a significant jump in the batting rankings, while Shaheen and Haris moved up in the bowling rankings. These changes reflect the immediate impact of individual performances during the tournament matches, where pressure situations allowed key squad members to demonstrate their abilities. The updates issued by the sport's governing body highlight the dynamic nature of international cricket standings as teams engage in regular bilateral and tournament fixtures.
How Pakistan Batters Performed in the Latest ICC ODI Rankings
In the batting rankings, former Pakistan captain Babar Azam retained ninth place with 661 rating points, while Salman Ali Agha remained 13th with 622 points. Babar continues to anchor the upper tier of the batting chart, maintaining his position among the world's elite run-scorers. Salman also held steady, offering reliable contributions in the middle order that kept his rating points stable.
Fakhar climbed nine places to 37th with 548 points after scoring 127 off 99 balls, including 11 fours and six sixes. This explosive innings proved instrumental in boosting his personal standing and showcasing his capability as a destructive opening option. His century remains one of the standout batting displays of the recent series.
Meanwhile, Mohammad Rizwan, who is currently out of Pakistan's squads across all formats, slipped two places to 44th with 532 points. Saim Ayub dropped four places to joint 68th with 468 points, while Shadab Khan fell one position to 93rd with 398 points. India captain Shubman Gill continued to lead the batting rankings with 841 points, followed by New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell and India's Virat Kohli.
Bowling Standings and the Impact of the Tri-Series
In the bowling rankings, Shaheen moved up one place to fifth with 621 points after taking 10 wickets in five matches during the tri-series at an economy rate of 5.18. His ability to break partnerships with the new ball and contain scoring rates proved vital for his side throughout the competition. Haris also made progress, climbing five places to 24th with 540 points. The right-arm pacer claimed seven wickets in five matches at an economy rate of 6.13, using his raw pace to trouble opposing batters.
However, Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed slipped one position to fourth with 642 points, while New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner moved up to third. Afghanistan's Rashid Khan retained the top spot, followed by South Africa's Keshav Maharaj in second. Among other Pakistani bowlers, Naseem Shah dropped four places to 55th with 472 points, while Arafat Minhas fell three positions to 71st with 434 points. Mohammad Wasim slipped four places to 85th, while Mohammad Nawaz dropped three positions to 94th.
All-Rounder Movements on the International Stage
In the ODI all-rounder rankings, Salman Ali Agha climbed three places to 13th with 189 points, while Shaheen also gained three positions to reach 16th with 175 points. Arafat Minhas recorded the biggest improvement among Pakistani players in this category, jumping 36 places to 33rd with 143 points. These gains underline the growing value of players who can contribute effectively with both bat and ball in the fifty-over format.
Meanwhile, Naseem Shah slipped four places to 42nd, while Abrar Ahmed dropped two positions to 47th with 129 points. Shadab Khan fell four places to joint 54th alongside Haris Rauf, while Saim Ayub dropped one position to 58th with 117 points. Mohammad Nawaz also slipped three places to 97th. Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai retained the top position in the all-rounder rankings, followed by Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza and Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi.
