ICC Rankings Update: Mehidy Hasan Soars to No. 2 in ODI All-Rounders while Santner Makes Big Strides in T20I
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New Delhi, March 18 (NationPress) Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz has achieved remarkable progress in the ODI rankings after an outstanding display against Pakistan during the recently finished three-match ODI series at home.
Mehidy ascended nine places to rank joint seventh in the ODI bowlers' standings and improved by two spots to secure the second position among ODI all-rounders.
Throughout the series against Pakistan, Mehidy showcased his talent, claiming five wickets over three matches, making him one of Bangladesh's standout players.
Additionally, Tanzid Hasan, who recorded his first century against Pakistan, soared 31 positions to 55th, while Litton Das climbed ten spots to 82nd. In terms of bowling, Taskin Ahmed moved up 12 places to 28th, and Mustafizur Rahman gained 13 places to reach 47th.
Despite the series loss, Salman Ali Agha from Pakistan improved nine positions to joint ninth in the ODI batting rankings and rose three slots to joint 10th among ODI all-rounders. Shaheen Shah Afridi also advanced four positions, tying for 25th in the ODI all-rounders' list after his contributions with the ball.
In the T20I format, Mitchell Santner, captain of New Zealand, experienced the most significant rise, maintaining his excellent form from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup into the ongoing home series against South Africa.
In the first two matches of the five-match series, Santner took three wickets and scored 35 runs, elevating him 11 places to 13th in the T20I bowlers' rankings. He also ascended two spots to joint seventh in the T20I all-rounders' list, achieving a career-high rating.
Among his teammates, Lockie Ferguson jumped 18 places to 51st in the T20I bowling rankings, while Devon Conway improved four spots to reach 70th among batters. Abhishek Sharma from India continues to hold the top position in the T20I batting rankings.
South Africa also experienced movement, with George Linde climbing 11 places to 23rd in the T20I all-rounders' list after contributing 33 runs in the second match. Fellow pacer Ottneil Baartman surged 23 places to 73rd in the T20I bowlers' rankings.
Indian opener Abhishek Sharma retains his lead in the T20I batters' rankings, while Varun Chakaravarthy continues to hold the second position in the T20I bowling chart.