ICC Rankings: Azmatullah Omarzai Tops All-Rounder List, Shubman Gill Leads ODI Batters
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Synopsis
On March 5, 2023, Azmatullah Omarzai achieved the number one spot in the ICC ODI all-rounder rankings after an impressive Champions Trophy campaign. Shubman Gill retains his position as the top ODI batter, while significant movements were noted among other players.
Key Takeaways
- Azmatullah Omarzai is now the top ODI all-rounder.
- Shubman Gill remains the number one ODI batter.
- A remarkable five-wicket haul and a crucial fifty boosted Omarzai's ranking.
- India's Axar Patel made a significant rise in the all-rounder rankings.
- Ibrahim Zadran broke into the top 10 with a stunning 177 against England.
Dubai, March 5 (NationPress) The emerging talent of Afghanistan, Azmatullah Omarzai, has concluded an outstanding ICC Champions Trophy campaign by ascending to the pinnacle of the ICC ODI all-rounder rankings. At the age of just 25, Omarzai has surpassed his fellow teammate, the seasoned Mohammad Nabi, to secure the top position, showcasing his rapid ascent on the global cricket stage.
Omarzai’s exceptional all-round performance during the Champions Trophy, which featured a remarkable five-wicket haul against England and a vital fifty against Australia, has propelled him to the forefront with a career-best 296 rating points. His influence extended beyond the all-rounder rankings—he also advanced 12 places in the batting standings to No. 24 after amassing 126 runs in the tournament.
Another significant advancement in the all-rounder category came from India’s Axar Patel, who jumped 17 positions to 13th, achieving a personal best of 194 rating points.
In the ODI batter rankings, India’s Shubman Gill maintains his position as the No. 1 batter, while teammate Virat Kohli climbed to fourth place following his Player of the Match performance against Australia in the Champions Trophy semi-final held in Dubai.
The latest ICC rankings update also revealed notable shifts among batters. Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran, who scored a spectacular 177 runs against England in Lahore, ascended 13 spots to enter the top 10 at No. 10 (676 rating points). Another veteran player, Kane Williamson from New Zealand, moved up eight spots to 29th.
In the bowling rankings, New Zealand’s Matt Henry was acknowledged for his remarkable tournament, rising three spots to third (649 rating points), following Maheesh Theekshana from Sri Lanka and Keshav Maharaj from South Africa.
India’s Mohammed Shami continued his comeback, moving up three positions to 11th, while South Africa’s Marco Jansen climbed nine spots to 18th, and England’s Jofra Archer made significant progress, rising 13 places to joint-19th.
