Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed has ascended to the summit of the ICC T20I bowling rankings in the latest update, displacing Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan from the top position, the International Cricket Council confirmed.
Abrar Takes the Lead
Abrar now sits atop the standings with 736 rating points, ending Rashid Khan’s long-held reign in the format. The Afghan leg-spinner has dropped to second place, while Australia’s Adam Zampa has climbed to third.
The rise marks a significant milestone for the Pakistani wrist-spinner, whose recent performances in the shortest format have propelled him past some of the game’s most established bowlers.
Mixed Fortunes for Pakistan’s Bowling Attack
Beyond Abrar’s ascent, Pakistan’s bowling contingent experienced a mix of gains and slides in the refreshed rankings.
- Mohammad Nawaz held firm at eighth with 658 points.
- Salman Mirza slipped one place to 18th with 636 points.
- Shaheen Afridi fell one spot to 33rd with 602 points.
- Usman Tariq made notable progress, rising two places to 57th with 524 points.
- Sufiyan Muqeem climbed one spot to 63rd with 510 points.
- Saim Ayub moved up one place to 71st with 492 points.
- Shadab Khan remained 77th with 485 points.
- Haris Rauf gained two places to reach 86th with 448 points.
Sahibzada Farhan Holds Third in Batting Charts
In the T20I batting rankings, Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan retained third place with 848 rating points, with India’s Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma occupying the top two spots.
Saim Ayub rose two places to 39th with 560 points, while former Pakistan white-ball captain Babar Azam also moved up two positions to 41st with 555 points.
T20I captain Salman Ali Agha remained 45th with 547 points, and Fakhar Zaman held on to 72nd place with 481 points.
What the Rankings Mean
The latest standings reflect the shifting balance of power in T20 international cricket, with Pakistan continuing to produce bowlers capable of challenging for the sport’s highest individual honours. Abrar’s elevation to No. 1 adds another chapter to Pakistan’s rich tradition of producing elite spin bowling talent.
