Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi Reaches Top Spot in Latest ICC Bowlers Rankings
Pakistan’s star bowler Shaheen Afridi has ascended to the top spot in the ICC ODI bowler rankings following his outstanding performance in Pakistan's series victory over Australia. With eight wickets in three matches, Afridi's impressive performance helped Pakistan secure their first ODI series win in Australia since 2002. His career-best rating of 696 points solidifies his position as the No.1 bowler.
Shaheen Shah Afridi’s stellar performance in Pakistan’s historic ODI series win against Australia has earned him the top position in the ICC ODI bowler rankings. This victory marked Pakistan’s first ODI series triumph in Australia since 2002, with Afridi playing a pivotal role in their success.
He claimed eight wickets from three matches, maintaining an impressive average of 12.62 across 26.5 overs. His exceptional performance propelled him up three spots in the rankings, securing the No. 1 position with a career-high 696 rating points. This achievement was realized after the final ODI in Perth, further cementing his status as one of the world’s premier bowlers in the format.
| Position | Player | Country | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shaheen Afridi | Pakistan | 696 |
| 2 | Rashid Khan | Afghanistan | 687 |
| 3 | Keshav Maharaj | South Africa | 674 |
| 4 | Kuldeep Yadav | India | 665 |
| 5 | Bernard Scholtz | Namibia | 654 |
| 6 | Jasprit Bumrah | India | 645 |
| 7 | Mohammed Siraj | India | 643 |
| 8 | Trent Boult | New Zealand | 643 |
| 9 | Adam Zampa | Australia | 635 |
| 10 | Josh Hazlewood | Australia | 634 |
Rashid Khan holds the second position in the ICC ODI bowler rankings with 687 rating points, just behind Shaheen Afridi, who leads with 696. South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj is ranked third with 674 points. India’s Kuldeep Yadav follows in fourth place, with 665 points. Other notable bowlers in the top 10 include Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Trent Boult.
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