Saim Ayub Advances in ICC T20I Rankings
Pakistan has demonstrated strong form in T20 International cricket throughout 2025, reflected in the latest ICC T20I rankings. Key players such as Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, and Salman Agha have made significant advancements after impressive performances against South Africa.
Pakistan’s 2025 Performance Highlights
- Pakistan won four out of five bilateral series this year, including a 2-1 home series victory against South Africa.
- Babar Azam jumped nine places to a shared 30th position.
- Saim Ayub climbed ten spots to reach 39th place.
- Salman Agha moved up ten positions to 54th.
Other Ranking Changes Among Players
- West Indies captain Shai Hope rose to 12th place.
- Bangladesh’s Tanzid Hasan surged 20 places to 17th.
- Afghan batsmen Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran advanced to 15th and 20th, respectively.
Bowling Rankings Update
India’s Varun Chakravarthy remains the leading bowler, holding firm at the top of the charts. Noteworthy movements include:
- Australia’s Josh Hazlewood climbed two places to 10th.
- Spinners Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Mahedi Hasan made significant progress in the rankings.
India's Abhishek Sharma continues to reign supreme among batters, while Varun Chakravarthy maintains his dominance at the top of the bowling charts.
Author’s summary: Pakistan's consistent T20I success in 2025 has propelled several players up the ICC rankings, with Saim Ayub and teammates making notable strides while Varun Chakravarthy leads the bowlers.