Saim Ayub Climbs ICC T20I Rankings as Varun Chakravarthy Retains Top Spot Among Bowlers
Pakistan’s strong form in T20 internationals throughout 2025 is reflected in the latest ICC T20I rankings. Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, and Salman Agha have all moved up significantly after standout performances against South Africa.
India’s Abhishek Sharma remains the leading batter, while Varun Chakravarthy continues to dominate the bowling rankings.
Pakistan’s Consistent Rise
Pakistan have had an excellent 2025 campaign, winning four out of their five bilateral T20I series, including a 2–1 home triumph over South Africa. Their reliable performers have seen deserved ranking boosts:
- Babar Azam climbed nine positions to joint 30th.
- Saim Ayub advanced ten places to 39th.
- Salman Agha moved up ten spots to 54th.
Other Notable Movements
Several other international players also benefited from recent performances:
- Shai Hope (West Indies captain) rose to 12th.
- Bangladesh’s Tanzid Hasan surged 20 places to 17th.
- Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran moved up to 15th and 20th, respectively.
Dominance in Bowling
On the bowling side, India’s Varun Chakravarthy remains unmatched at the top. He continues to impress with consistent results across formats. Australia’s Josh Hazlewood climbed to 10th, and spinners Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Mahedi Hasan also advanced noticeably.
“Varun Chakravarthy continues his fine run in the format, staying clear at the top of the bowling rankings.”
Author’s Summary
Pakistan’s resurgence in T20Is mirrors their latest ICC rankings surge, with stars like Saim Ayub and Babar Azam on the rise while Varun Chakravarthy retains his bowling supremacy.