Dubai – October 1, 2025
Pakistan’s rising star Saima Ayub has made history by clinching the No.1 position in the ICC Men’s T20I all-rounder rankings, surpassing India’s Hardik Pandya. The latest ICC update reflects a significant reshuffle across all three categories – all-rounders, batters, and bowlers.
Ayub’s Rise in All-Rounder Rankings
According to the newly released rankings, Ayub jumped four places to secure the top spot, relegating India’s Hardik Pandya to second position. Afghanistan’s veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi maintained his grip on the third spot. Ayub’s consistent performances with both bat and ball in recent T20I series have propelled him into the global spotlight, marking another milestone for Pakistan cricket.
Batters’ Rankings: Indian Dominance, Pakistani Surge
In the batting charts, India’s Abhishek Sharma continues to hold the No.1 rank, but Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan showed remarkable progress, climbing 11 places to reach 13th position. India’s Sanju Samson also surged forward by 8 places, now sitting at 31st.
Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka rose two spots to 5th, while Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav slipped two places to 8th. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s experienced duo Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan dropped in rankings – Babar by two places to 37th and Rizwan by three places to 41st.
Bowlers’ Rankings: Varun Chakravarthy Leads, Pakistan Mixed Results
India’s mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy retained his No.1 ranking among bowlers. Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed, however, fell three places to 7th. On the other hand, India’s Kuldeep Yadav jumped nine places to 12th, and Pakistan’s spearhead Shaheen Afridi made a strong comeback, leaping 12 spots to 14th after impressive recent spells.
Pakistan’s fast bowler Haris Rauf dropped five places to 33rd, while Mohammad Nawaz climbed five places to 41st. Faheem Ashraf also moved up four places, reaching 35th.
Key Takeaway
The latest ICC T20I rankings highlight the emergence of young Pakistani talents like Saima Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan, while also reflecting fluctuating fortunes for seasoned stars such as Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. India continues to dominate the batting charts, but Pakistan’s strong representation in both all-rounder and bowling categories signals a balanced resurgence on the global stage.
