Afghanistan’s star leg-spinner Rashid Khan endured an underwhelming outing in the T20I series against India. Across three games, he managed to claim four wickets but conceded 113 runs at an economy rate of 9.82. His expensive spell of performances has now cost him the top spot in the ICC T20I bowling rankings.
Pakistan’s leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed has taken over as the new No. 1 ranked bowler.
How close is the point gap between Abrar Ahmed and Rashid Khan?
In the latest ICC rankings, Rashid Khan has slipped to 735 rating points after losing nine points. Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed meanwhile has climbed to the summit with 736 points, holding a narrow one-point lead over the Afghan spinner.
Where do Varun Chakravarthy and Jasprit Bumrah stand?
India’s Varun Chakravarthy has also dropped two places, moving from fifth to seventh position. The spinner was ruled out of the squad following the opening match against Afghanistan due to an injury. Jasprit Bumrah on the other hand, continues to occupy 10th place in the rankings.
Which bowlers round out the top top-10 T20I rankings?
England’s Jamie Overton has made a remarkable 47-place jump in the latest T20I bowling rankings, rising from 53rd to sixth position. The pacer picked up five wickets in three matches during England’s recent series against Sri Lanka while maintaining an impressive economy rate of 5.27. Australia’s Adam Zampa sits third in the rankings, followed by England’s Adil Rashid in fourth. Australian fast bowler Nathan Ellis completes the top five.
How did Harry Brook and Indian batters perform in the T20I batting rankings?
England batter Harry Brook has broken into the top five of the latest T20I batting rankings. Following his century against Sri Lanka, Harry Brook climbed five places to reach fourth position which marks his highest-ever ranking in the format. India’s Ishan Kishan continues to hold the top spot, while Abhishek Sharma is ranked second. India’s middle-order batter Tilak Varma occupies ninth place in the rankings.