Bangladesh pacers surge in ODI rankings after 2-1 series win over New Zealand
Synopsis
Bangladesh's pace attack didn't just win a series—it broke through the ICC rankings ceiling. Nahid Rana crashing into the top 50 at 48th, Mustafizur jumping 14 spots to 41st, and Shoriful reaching 28th signals a shift: Bangladesh now has a fast-bowling spine that can trouble any team. With Mehidy Hasan Miraz already joint-third among all-rounders, the pace trio's success isn't a one-off—it's the foundation of a generation.
Key Takeaways
Nahid Rana jumped 16 places to 48th in ODI bowlers' rankings, earning Player of the Series honours.
Mustafizur Rahman surged 14 spots to 41st , while Shoriful Islam climbed 11 places to 28th .
The trio combined for 18 wickets in Bangladesh 's 2-1 series victory over New Zealand .
Najmul Hossain Shanto rose 11 places to 32nd in ODI batting; Litton Das jumped 15 spots to 65th .
Mehidy Hasan Miraz moved to joint 3rd in ODI all-rounders' rankings.
Towhid Hridoy climbed 9 places to 39th in T20I batting after match-winning half-century.
Bangladesh's pace trio of Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, and Nahid Rana combined to take 18 wickets and secured notable gains in the latest ICC Men's ODI Player Rankings following their 2-1 series victory over New Zealand at home. The hosts clinched a closely fought contest, with their fast bowlers playing a decisive role across all three matches and driving Bangladesh's success on the international stage.
Pace bowling breakthroughs
Shoriful Islam climbed 11 places to reach 28th in the ODI bowlers' rankings, while Mustafizur Rahman made a bigger leap of 14 spots to move to 41st. Player of the Series Nahid Rana was the biggest gainer among the trio, jumping 16 positions to break into the top 50 at 48th, underlining Bangladesh's growing strength in pace bowling ahead of upcoming global events.
Batting contributions
Bangladesh's batters also enjoyed upward movement after consistent performances in the series. Najmul Hossain Shanto rose 11 places to 32nd, while Litton Das surged 15 spots to 65th in the ODI batting charts. All-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz strengthened his standing, moving up one position to joint third in the ODI all-rounders' rankings, with a decisive contribution in the series-clinching match in Chattogram.
T20I gains for Bangladesh
The ranking improvements extended to the shortest format after Bangladesh opened their ongoing T20I series against New Zealand. Towhid Hridoy impressed with a match-winning half-century in the series opener and climbed nine places to 39th among T20I batters. Parvez Hossain Emon also moved up, rising three spots to share 40th position. Among bowlers, Mahedi Hasan advanced three places to equal 18th in the T20I rankings.
Nepal's regional success
Players from Nepal also registered gains following their home T20I series against the UAE. Dipendra Singh Airee edged up to 60th among T20I batters, while Kushal Bhurtel registered a significant rise of 18 places to joint 66th. Both players improved their positions in the T20I all-rounders' rankings, moving to fourth and 23rd respectively, capping a productive period for Nepal in the shortest format.
Point of View
Bangladesh's pace bowling was a work-in-progress. Today, it's a statement. Rana at 48th, Mustafizur at 41st, and Shoriful at 28th isn't just ranking movement—it's the arrival of a genuine fast-bowling unit. The real test comes now: do these rankings translate into consistency against top-tier sides, or do they fade when the opposition adjusts? Mehidy Hasan Miraz's joint-third all-rounder ranking suggests Bangladesh has finally built depth, not just flash. That's the difference between a series win and a sustained threat.
NationPress
1 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many wickets did Bangladesh's pace trio take in the series against New Zealand?
Shoriful Islam , Mustafizur Rahman , and Nahid Rana combined to take 18 wickets across the three-match ODI series against New Zealand , driving Bangladesh 's 2-1 series victory .
What was Nahid Rana's ranking jump and current position?
Nahid Rana , named Player of the Series, jumped 16 positions to break into the top 50 at 48th in the ICC Men's ODI bowlers' rankings—his biggest career breakthrough to date.
Which Bangladesh batter made the biggest ranking gain?
Litton Das surged 15 spots to 65th in the ODI batting rankings, while Najmul Hossain Shanto rose 11 places to 32nd after consistent performances in the series.
Where does Mehidy Hasan Miraz rank among ODI all-rounders?
Mehidy Hasan Miraz moved up one position to joint 3rd in the ODI all-rounders' rankings after his decisive contributions with bat and ball in the series-clinching match in Chattogram .
Did Bangladesh players also gain in T20I rankings?
Yes. Towhid Hridoy climbed 9 places to 39th in T20I batting after a match-winning half-century in the series opener, while Mahedi Hasan advanced 3 places to equal 18th among T20I bowlers.
