Babar, Rizwan slip as Haris, Shaheen shine in T20I Rankings

LAHORE: The International Cricket Council (ICC) released its latest T20I rankings, reflecting both gains and setbacks for Pakistani players following their closely contested T20I series against Australia.

Pakistan emerged victorious in the series 2-1, clinching matches in Brisbane and Sydney.

Babar Azam, celebrated for his consistency, saw a minor dip in the T20I batting rankings, sliding from 4th to 5th position.

Despite amassing 140 runs in the series, including a remarkable 75-run knock in Brisbane, Babar’s inability to deliver in key moments allowed his competitors to overtake him.

Opener Mohammad Rizwan, known for his reliability at the top order, slipped from 5th to 6th place. Rizwan struggled for form in Australia, managing only 86 runs across the three matches, far below his usual standards.

Pakistan’s pace duo, Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi, made impressive strides in the bowling charts.

Haris climbed from 24th to 20th position, courtesy of his devastating spells that left the Australian batting lineup in tatters.