Sahibzada Farhan Shines with Career-Best Ranking as Babar, Faheem, and Nawaz Gain T20I Boost

Pakistan’s T20I stars witnessed a major shift in the latest ICC rankings. Several key players climbed the charts after strong performances in the ongoing tri-series. Meanwhile, a few others faced a dip. These changes reflect Pakistan’s growing depth in cricket’s shortest format.

Sahibzada Farhan Breaks into Top Five

Sahibzada Farhan delivered remarkable consistency throughout the tri-series. His excellent form pushed him eight spots up the list. He now holds fourth place with 776 points. This marks his career-best ranking and highlights his rapid rise.

Babar Azam Climbs the Ladder

Babar Azam also improved his standing. He jumped five spots to secure 29th position with 572 points. His improved ranking shows his continued dominance in white-ball cricket.

Saim Ayub Retains His Position

Saim Ayub maintained his 37th place with 538 points. His steady ranking reflects his promising contributions as an opening batter.

Mixed Results for Pakistan’s Batting Line-Up

Mohammad Rizwan dropped five places to 46th with 514 points. Meanwhile, Fakhar Zaman climbed three spots to 57th after a solid run. T20I captain Salman Ali Agha slipped seven positions to 63rd. The middle order also suffered setbacks, with one batter sliding to 76th. Wicketkeeper Mohammad Haris fell four places to 88th.

Global Leaders in T20I Batting

India’s Abhishek Sharma continues to dominate the global rankings. England’s Phil Salt sits second, while Tilak Varma occupies third. Their consistent performances keep them ahead in the race.

Abrar and Nawaz Stand Out in Bowling Rankings

Pakistan’s bowling unit experienced significant movement as well. Spinner Abrar Ahmed holds eighth place with 659 points. Mohammad Nawaz made the biggest jump, climbing 14 positions to reach 13th with 638 points. His improvement reflects his growing impact.

Shaheen Afridi fell four spots to 18th. Sufiyan Muqeem slipped to 27th. On the other hand, Salman Mirza rose to 38th after gaining five places with 532 points. Haris Rauf dropped seven places to 46th. Saim Ayub now stands 51st as a part-time bowler. Faheem Ashraf made progress, moving up nine places to 53rd. Abbas Afridi, however, dropped to 66th after losing 11 spots.

Top T20I Bowlers Maintain Their Dominance

India’s Varun Chakravarthy remains the number one T20I bowler. New Zealand’s Jacob Duffy follows in second, while Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan holds third place. Their consistency highlights their world-class form.

Nawaz Advances in All-Rounder Rankings

Mohammad Nawaz gained one spot to secure seventh place among T20I all-rounders. Faheem Ashraf moved down to 35th, while Shaheen Afridi sits at 59th. Salman Agha slipped to 69th. Abbas Afridi also dropped six places to 81st.

Sikandar Raza Takes the Top Spot

Zimbabwe’s captain Sikandar Raza continues to impress. He overtook Pakistan’s Saim Ayub to claim the number one all-rounder ranking. West Indies’ Roston Chase stands strong in third place.

Pakistan’s Rankings Show Promise

The latest ranking updates reveal Pakistan’s growing strength in the T20I format. Farhan’s rise, Babar’s progress, and Nawaz’s improvements reflect strong momentum. Although some players faced ranking drops, the overall outlook remains positive as Pakistan prepares for upcoming challenges.