Saim Ayub Climbs ICC T20I Rankings as Varun Chakaravarthy Retains Top Spot Among Bowlers
Pakistan's strong run in T20 internationals throughout 2025 has translated into impressive movement in the latest ICC T20I rankings. Players such as Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, and Salman Agha have all benefited from standout performances against South Africa.
At the same time, India’s Abhishek Sharma continues to dominate the batting charts, while Varun Chakravarthy holds firm as the top-ranked bowler worldwide.
Pakistan’s Momentum in 2025
Pakistan has enjoyed a remarkable year, winning four of five bilateral series, including a 2–1 home victory over South Africa. Their consistent performances have been recognized in the rankings:
- Babar Azam climbed nine places to reach joint 30th position.
- Saim Ayub advanced ten spots to 39th.
- Salman Agha improved by 10 positions, now ranking 54th.
International Player Gains
Several other players across different teams also saw notable ranking boosts:
- West Indies captain Shai Hope ascended to 12th.
- Bangladesh’s Tanzid Hasan jumped 20 positions, placing 17th.
- Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran rose to 15th and 20th, respectively.
Bowling Standings
India’s spin specialist Varun Chakravarthy remains unchallenged at the top of the T20I bowling rankings. Meanwhile, Australia’s Josh Hazlewood climbed two spots to reach 10th place, and spinners Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Mahedi Hasan also made solid progress.
"India’s Varun Chakravarthy remains unchallenged at the top, continuing his fine run in the format."
Author's Summary
Pakistan’s surge in T20I rankings highlights their consistent performance throughout 2025, while Varun Chakravarthy and Abhishek Sharma maintain India’s dominance in both bowling and batting tables.