Saim Ayub Climbs ICC T20I Rankings as Varun Chakravarthy Retains Top Spot
Pakistan’s strong T20I form in 2025 has translated into substantial gains in the latest ICC T20I rankings. Key players like Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, and Salman Agha have all advanced following their consistent performances against South Africa.
The Pakistani team has impressed this year, winning four of five bilateral series, including a home victory of 2–1 against South Africa. Their steady success has reflected in the individual standings:
- Babar Azam leaped nine places to joint 30th.
- Saim Ayub climbed 10 positions to 39th.
- Salman Agha advanced 10 spots to 54th.
Global Movements in Player Rankings
The ranking shake-ups weren’t limited to Pakistan. Several international players also made strides during the week:
- West Indies captain Shai Hope moved up to 12th.
- Bangladesh’s Tanzid Hasan gained 20 places to 17th.
- Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran advanced to 15th and 20th, respectively.
Top Performers Remain Steady
At the summit, Indian batters and bowlers continue to lead the charts.
“Abhishek Sharma continues to reign supreme among batters, while Varun Chakravarthy maintains his dominance at the top of the bowling charts.”
Australia’s Josh Hazlewood edged two spots higher to 10th, with spinners Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Mahedi Hasan achieving noticeable progress as well.
Summary
Pakistan’s T20I momentum has translated into impressive rankings progress, with rising stars like Saim Ayub appearing among the world’s top performers of 2025.