Rashid Khan strengthens ICC ODI bowling lead; Shai Hope enters T20I top 10
Synopsis
Rashid Khan is now the undisputed ruler of two ICC bowling charts simultaneously — No. 1 in both ODIs and T20Is. His 4/17 against Zimbabwe pushed his ODI rating to 742, opening an 80-point gap at the top, while West Indies captain Shai Hope's stunning T20I hundred vs India vaulted him into the global top 10.
Key Takeaways
Rashid Khan moved from 714 to 742 points in ICC ODI bowling rankings after taking 4/17 against Zimbabwe in the UAE tri-series.
Rashid holds the No.
1 position in both ODI and T20I bowling rankings , with an 80-point lead over Abrar Ahmed in ODIs.
Sediqullah Atal jumped from 32nd to 20th in ODI batting after scoring 102 off 110 balls — his third ODI century .
Shai Hope entered the T20I batting top 10 , rising from 11th to 9th with a 102 not out against India.
Taskin Ahmed made the biggest bowling jump — up nine places to 12th in ODI rankings.
The India vs West Indies T20I series ended in a 2-2 draw .
Rashid Khan has extended his dominance at the summit of the ICC ODI bowling rankings, adding a further 28 rating points after a superb 4/17 in eight overs against Zimbabwe in the ongoing UAE tri-series. The Afghanistan leg-spinner's tally now stands at 742 points, widening his lead at the top of the charts following his side's 158-run victory in Abu Dhabi.
Rashid's Commanding Lead
Rashid, who already holds the No. 1 position in T20I bowling rankings, moved up from 714 to 742 points in the ODI format, building an 80-point cushion over his nearest rival. Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed occupies second place, while South Africa's left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj remains third. The Afghani's simultaneous grip on the top spot in two ICC bowling formats underlines his status as one of the most complete white-ball bowlers in world cricket.
Sediqullah Atal's Batting Surge
Afghanistan batter Sediqullah Atal was another significant mover in the latest update, leaping from 32nd to 20th in the ODI batting rankings. Atal's rise was powered by a knock of 102 off 110 deliveries against Zimbabwe — his third ODI century — which contributed directly to Afghanistan's commanding win in the tri-series that also features Bangladesh.
Other Notable ODI Movers
Pakistan batter Salman Agha moved up one place to 12th, while England left-hander Ben Duckett gained two positions to reach 13th following their contest in Rawalpindi. In bowling, Bangladesh's Shoriful Islam climbed two places to 11th, while teammate Taskin Ahmed made a notable nine-place jump to reach 12th. Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf also gained two places to sit at a joint 20th position.
West Indies Trio Rise in T20I Charts
The West Indies trio of Shai Hope, Sherfane Rutherford, and Gudakesh Motie all moved up in the ICC T20I rankings following a closely contested series against India that ended in a 2-2 draw. Captain Shai Hope broke into the T20I batting top 10, climbing from 11th to ninth on the back of a match-winning 102 not out in the fourth match. Sherfane Rutherford, who struck an explosive 49 not out off 26 balls, rose six places to 18th, while spinner Gudakesh Motie advanced 10 places to 26th among T20I bowlers. This comes amid growing recognition of West Indies' competitive resurgence in the shortest format.
Point of View
Not a structural dominance. More significantly, Afghanistan's double-chart presence, with Atal now in the ODI batting top 20 as well, signals that this is no longer a one-man team. The West Indies trio's surge in T20Is is worth watching: Hope's century and Motie's bowling gains suggest the Caribbean side are building genuine depth — the kind that can challenge India in series conditions, as a 2-2 draw on Indian-inflected pitches demonstrates.
NationPress
21 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rashid Khan's current ICC ODI bowling ranking?
Rashid Khan is ranked No. 1 in ICC ODI bowling, with a rating of 742 points as of the latest update. He moved up from 714 points following his 4/17 haul against Zimbabwe in the UAE tri-series, and holds an 80-point lead over second-placed Abrar Ahmed of Pakistan.
How did Sediqullah Atal rise in the ODI batting rankings?
Sediqullah Atal climbed from 32nd to 20th in the ICC ODI batting rankings after scoring 102 off 110 balls against Zimbabwe — his third ODI century. Afghanistan won that match by 158 runs in Abu Dhabi.
Why did Shai Hope rise into the T20I batting top 10?
West Indies captain Shai Hope moved from 11th to 9th in T20I batting rankings after hitting an unbeaten 102 in the fourth match of the series against India. The series ended in a 2-2 draw.
Which bowlers made significant moves in the latest ODI bowling rankings?
Bangladesh's Taskin Ahmed made the biggest jump, rising nine places to 12th. Teammate Shoriful Islam climbed two spots to 11th, while Pakistan's Haris Rauf gained two places to reach joint 20th position.
What is the UAE tri-series and which teams are involved?
The UAE tri-series is an ongoing One Day International tournament being held in the United Arab Emirates, featuring Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, and Bangladesh. Afghanistan defeated Zimbabwe by 158 runs in Abu Dhabi in the latest match of the series.
