ICC Rankings: Michael Bracewell Enters Top 5, Gill Holds ODI Batter Lead
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Synopsis
In the latest ICC rankings, New Zealand's Michael Bracewell has surged into the top five of the all-rounder category after a stellar performance against Pakistan. Meanwhile, India's Shubman Gill retains his top position among ODI batters.
Key Takeaways
- Michael Bracewell moves to fifth in ICC Men's All-Rounder Rankings.
- He scored 85 runs in the decisive ODI against Pakistan.
- Shubman Gill remains the top ODI batter.
- Ben Sears took five wickets, earning Player of the Series.
- Bracewell ascended 12 ranks in the batting list.
Dubai, April 9 (NationPress) New Zealand stand-in captain Michael Bracewell has ascended into the top five of the ICC Men's All-Rounder Rankings after his team's triumph in the third ODI against Pakistan.
The 34-year-old played a pivotal role, scoring 85 runs, which included a remarkable half-century, during the final ODI of New Zealand's 3-0 series victory over Pakistan. His performance propelled him two positions higher, landing him in fifth place among all-rounders with 246 rating points, making him the highest-ranked Kiwi in this category, with teammate Mitchell Santner right behind him in sixth.
In this decisive ODI, coming in at number six, Bracewell's explosive 40-ball 59, featuring a four and two sixes, was instrumental as the Black Caps set a total of 264/8 in 42 overs.
Not stopping there, he also took the wicket of Faheem Ashraf, finishing with an impressive economy rate of 1-39 from his eight overs. Teammate Ben Sears delivered a spectacular five-wicket performance, leading the home side to a 43-run victory and clinching the series.
Bracewell's batting surge has also propelled him up 12 places in the batting rankings, now positioned at 89th, while he maintains his 18th spot in the bowlers' rankings, according to ICC reports.
The ODI batting rankings saw no significant changes, with Shubman Gill of India holding onto his top position, followed by Babar Azam of Pakistan and Rohit Sharma, the Indian captain, in second and third places, respectively.
Pakistan's captain Mohammad Rizwan made a two-position leap, now sitting at 21 in the batting rankings after a commendable performance throughout the three ODIs against New Zealand.
New Zealand's Ben Sears emerged as a significant contender among bowlers, taking a total of five wickets, which earned him the Player of the Series title. He skyrocketed 64 places in the bowling rankings, breaking into the top 100.
