Key Points
- Sahibzada Farhan climbed to 24th in batting rankings, while Saim Ayub and others slipped slightly
- India’s Abhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya, and Varun Chakravarthy continue to top the batting, all-rounder, and bowling charts, respectively
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed made a major leap in the ICC Men’s T20I Bowling Rankings, jumping eight spots to claim 4th position, his career-best, following standout performances in the Asia Cup 2025.
The 25-year-old leg-spinner impressed during the group stage, especially against the UAE, where he picked up 2 for 13, and later bounced back from a tough outing against India (1/42) with an economical 1 for 8 in Pakistan’s crucial win over Sri Lanka. That match, which Pakistan won by five wickets, revived their hopes of reaching the final.
Meanwhile, Shaheen Shah Afridi also saw upward movement, climbing two places to 25th, while Haris Rauf made the biggest gain among Pakistan bowlers—up nine places to 28th. However, Mohammad Nawaz and Sufiyan Muqeem slipped to 46th and 14th, respectively.
Plenty of big movers atop the ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings from the Asia Cup action 📈
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— ICC (@ICC) September 24, 2025
Global rankings
India’s Varun Chakravarthy retained the top spot among T20 bowlers, followed by New Zealand’s Jacob Duffy and West Indies’ Akeal Hosein.
Pakistan batters on the rise
In the batters’ rankings, India’s Abhishek Sharma continued to dominate at No. 1, with Phil Salt (England) and Tilak Varma (India) at second and third.
Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan jumped from 31st place to reach 24th, thanks to consistent knocks during the Asia Cup. On the flip side, Saim Ayub dropped to 55th. Captain Salman Ali Agha and Fakhar Zaman made minor gains, now ranked 65th and 66th, respectively.
All-rounders rankings
India’s Hardik Pandya continues to lead the all-rounders’ list, followed by Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan and Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza. Among Pakistanis, Saim Ayub remained fifth, Mohammad Nawaz climbed to 17th, and Faheem Ashraf rose to 39th.
With the Asia Cup entering its decisive phase, Pakistan’s key players are peaking at the right time, not just in form, but also in international rankings.
