Ayub Overtakes Sikandar Raza After Match-Winning Spell
Pakistan star Saim Ayub has returned to the top of the International Cricket Council Men’s T20I all-rounder rankings.
Ayub edged past Sikandar Raza in a tight race for the No.1 position. The two players have exchanged the top ranking several times in recent weeks.
The rankings battle has intensified during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Performances in key matches have directly impacted player standings.
Ayub’s rise comes after a standout performance against India in Colombo. The spin-bowling all-rounder claimed 3 for 25 in a crucial match. His spell turned the game in Pakistan’s favor.
Raza now drops to second place. Nepal’s Dipendra Singh Airee climbed two spots in the latest update. Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai jumped four positions.
Airee and Omarzai now share fourth place in the all-rounder rankings. Their consistent World Cup performances boosted their ratings.
The T20I all-rounder rankings remain highly competitive. Every match is reshaping the leaderboard.
Major Shake-Up in ICC T20I Batting Rankings
The T20I batting rankings also saw major changes. Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka surged three places to third.
Nissanka scored a brilliant century against Australia in Kandy. His match-winning knock lifted him up the standings.
India opener Abhishek Sharma retained the No.1 spot despite a slight dip in recent form. His earlier performances continue to keep him ahead.
The biggest leap came from India’s Ishan Kishan. He jumped 17 places to eighth overall. Kishan smashed 77 off 40 balls against Pakistan. He earned Player of the Match honors.
South Africa’s Ryan Rickelton climbed 22 places to 11th. His teammate Aiden Markram moved up six spots to joint 15th.
USA batter Saiteja Mukkamalla rose 16 positions to 21st. England youngster Jacob Bethell jumped 22 places to 32nd.
The batting rankings reflect the impact of explosive innings during the World Cup. Big scores are changing careers overnight.
Race for No.1 T20I Bowler Intensifies
The bowling rankings are also heating up. Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan climbed one spot to second.
He is now closing in on India’s Varun Chakravarthy, who remains at No.1.
Zimbabwe pacer Brad Evans jumped 10 places to fifth. He delivered back-to-back three-wicket hauls in the tournament.
India’s Axar Patel moved up four spots to 14th. Jasprit Bumrah climbed six places to 15th.
Ireland spinner Matthew Humphreys recorded one of the biggest gains. He surged 23 positions to 23rd overall.
With the T20 World Cup in full swing, rankings remain fluid. Every performance matters. Every wicket counts. Every run reshapes the global leaderboard.
The battle for supremacy in T20 cricket is far from over.
