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Hardik Pandya Shines as Tilak Varma and Arshdeep Singh Achieve Career-High ICC Rankings

Hardik Pandya’s outstanding performances with both bat and ball in T20Is have earned him the top spot among all-rounders in the ICC rankings. The star player has reclaimed this position, showcasing his exceptional skills and consistency in the shortest format of the game.

Hardik Pandyas performances earned him the first spot.
Image: Hardik Pandya's performances earned him the first spot / © Sports Today

Hardik Pandya’s rise to the top spot in the ICC T20I all-rounder rankings followed his brilliant performances in the recent five-match series against South Africa. The Indian all-rounder surpassed England’s Liam Livingstone and Nepal’s Dipendra Singh Airee to claim the top position, highlighting his exceptional form and impact in the shortest format of the game.

In the second game of the four-match series, Hardik Pandya scored an unbeaten 39 when India was struggling with the bat. He also contributed well in other matches, playing useful knocks lower down the order and helping the team with crucial runs.

Hardik Pandya impressed with the ball, delivering a brilliant spell of 1/8 in three overs during the crucial fourth game, which secured India’s 3-1 series win. He effectively bowled with the new ball, causing problems for the batters and playing a key role in the team’s success.

Tilak Varma made a significant jump in the ICC rankings for batters with his outstanding performances in the third and fourth matches of the series. The left-handed smashed consecutive centuries in the final two games, playing a crucial role in helping his team secure important victories.

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