Dubai, (Newsman): Pakistan’s left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has risen to the top spot in the ICC Men’s ODI Bowler Rankings following a standout performance in the recent three-match series against Australia.
Afridi’s remarkable effort saw him claim eight wickets across the series at an impressive average of 12.62, propelling him to No. 1 in the rankings, now nine points clear of second-placed Rashid Khan.
Afridi, 24, had previously held the No. 1 ranking midway through the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in India and has now regained the position with a dominant display against Australia. This marks a significant boost for Pakistan cricket as they prepare for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
Babar Azam Maintains Top Spot in ODI Batting Rankings
In addition to Afridi’s success, Pakistan’s star batsman Babar Azam has retained his position as the No. 1 ranked ODI batsman.
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Azam scored 80 runs across the three matches against Australia, maintaining an average of 80 and further solidifying his place at the top of the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings.
Rauf and Rizwan Make Significant Gains
Mohammad Rizwan’s leadership also earned praise, with Pakistan winning a historic ODI series against Australia at home for the first time in 22 years.
Fast bowler Haris Rauf was another standout performer, securing the ‘Player of the Series’ award after taking 10 wickets in the three-match series. Rauf’s exceptional bowling led to a 14-place rise in the ICC rankings, propelling him to No. 13 in the world.
With Afridi, Babar Azam, Rauf, and Rizwan all performing at a high level, Pakistan’s cricket team heads into the 2025 Champions Trophy with renewed confidence and momentum.
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