Pakistan’s rising star Saim Ayub has successfully maintained his position at the top of the ICC Men’s T20I all-rounder rankings, continuing to lead ahead of India’s established all-rounder Hardik Pandya.
The young Pakistani cricketer’s retention of the number one spot reflects his consistent performances across both batting and bowling departments in the shortest format of the game. His balanced contributions have made him an invaluable asset to Pakistan’s T20I squad.
During the recent Asia Cup, Saim showcased his bowling prowess by claiming eight wickets across six innings while maintaining an impressive economy rate of 6.40. Though he managed 37 runs with the bat during the tournament, his overall all-round capabilities have kept him at the summit of the rankings.
Following Saim and Hardik, Afghanistan’s experienced campaigner Mohammad Nabi occupies the third position, while Nepal’s Dipendra Singh Airee and Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza complete the top five in the all-rounder rankings.
Meanwhile, other significant movements in the T20I rankings saw India’s Abhishek Sharma achieving a remarkable milestone. The left-handed batsman reached a career-high rating of 931 points, surpassing England’s Dawid Malan’s previous record in the T20I batting rankings.
On the bowling front, India’s Varun Chakravarthy successfully retained his position as the number one T20I bowler, continuing his dominance with his mystery spin variations.
Saim Ayub’s achievement at such a young age positions him as one of Pakistan cricket’s brightest prospects, with fans eagerly anticipating his continued growth and performances in upcoming international assignments.
