Pakistan Climbs to Fifth Position in ICC ODI Rankings

Pakistan has surpassed South Africa in the ICC ODI team standings, even though the Proteas secured a 2-1 series victory against England in their recent three-match series.

A significant 342-run loss in South Africa’s last game of the series proved to be a major setback, enabling Pakistan to move ahead in the rankings.

The Pakistani team now holds the fifth spot with a total of 100 points, while South Africa has been relegated to sixth place with 99 points. The Green Shirts are also closely trailing Sri Lanka, who are in fourth place, by just three points.

India continues to lead the ODI rankings, with New Zealand in second place and Australia in third. Afghanistan is positioned seventh, followed by England, while the Green Lions are eighth, West Indies ninth, and Bangladesh tenth.

ICC T20I All-Rounder Rankings

In the ICC T20I all-rounder rankings, Pakistan’s emerging player, Saim Ayub, has risen impressively, gaining five positions to reach ninth place, sharing the spot with Australia’s Marcus Stoinis.

Mohammad Nawaz has also advanced by five places to secure 16th position with 153 points, whereas Shadab Khan has dropped five places to 28th with 113 points.

Faheem Ashraf has slipped eight positions to 54th with 75 points, and Abbas Afridi has fallen three places to 62nd. T20I captain Salman Ali Agha has climbed six positions to 77th.

India’s Hardik Pandya remains the top-ranked T20I all-rounder, followed by Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi in second place and Nepal’s Dipendra Singh Airee in third.