Pakistan’s rising cricket star Saim Ayub has once again proven his class by holding on to the No.1 ranking in the T20I all rounder category. His strong performances have kept him ahead of India’s Hardik Pandya, showing how consistently he has delivered for Pakistan. Saim’s recent showing in the Asia Cup played a major role in securing his top spot among the world’s best players.
During the tournament, Saim Ayub picked up eight wickets in six innings while maintaining an impressive economy of 6.40 runs per over. Although his batting contributions were limited with 37 runs, his bowling made a powerful impact at crucial moments. His ability to perform with both bat and ball continues to make him one of Pakistan’s most valuable players in the T20 format.
The broader rankings show a competitive field, with Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi holding third place, followed by Nepal’s Dipendra Singh Airee and Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza. This highlights how T20 cricket is becoming more intense across different regions.
In other ranking updates, India’s Abhishek Sharma reached a career best rating of 931 points, setting a new record. Meanwhile, Varun Chakravarthy maintained his position as the top ranked T20I bowler due to his consistent performances.
Saim Ayub’s continued rise is a proud moment for Pakistan cricket. Fans are hopeful he will carry this form into upcoming international assignments, strengthening Pakistan’s strong mix of experienced players and emerging talent in T20 cricket.
