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Zimbabwe’s veteran cricketer Sikandar Raza has achieved a historic milestone by claiming the top spot in the ICC ODI all-rounder rankings. In the list released on September 3, the 39-year-old climbed two positions to become the new World No. 1 all-rounder with 302 rating points.
How Sikandar Raza Reached the Top
Sikandar Raza’s remarkable rise came after his stellar performances in the ODI series against Sri Lanka at Harare.
- In the first ODI, he scored 92 runs off 87 balls and also picked up a wicket.
- In the second game, he played an unbeaten knock of 59 runs off 55 deliveries.
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These efforts allowed him to leapfrog Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai (296 points) and Mohammad Nabi (292 points) to reach the summit.
Other Players Who Gained in ODIs
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- Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka): Rose to 13th place in batting rankings after scoring 122 runs in two matches.
- Zenith Liyanage (Sri Lanka): Climbed 13 spots to secure 29th place in batting.
- Asitha Fernando (Sri Lanka): Improved six positions to 31st in bowling.
- Dilshan Madushanka (Sri Lanka): Moved up eight spots to 52nd in bowling.
Mohammad Nabi’s T20I Comeback
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While Mohammad Nabi slipped in the ODI all-rounder list, he surged to No. 2 in the T20I all-rounder rankings following the Sharjah Tri-Series against UAE and Pakistan. He picked up four wickets in three matches, regaining momentum in the shorter format.
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Indian Players in the Rankings
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- Kuldeep Yadav: Holds steady at No. 3 in ODI bowling.
- Ravindra Jadeja: Climbed to 8th place in ODI bowling rankings.
- Hardik Pandya: Advanced one spot to 71st in ODI bowling.
T20I Rankings Highlights
- Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan): Entered the top 20 in batting, moving up to 20th place.
- Sufyan Muqeem (Pakistan): Made a significant jump, rising 11 places to 22nd in T20 bowling.
Conclusion
The latest ICC rankings underline Sikandar Raza’s consistency and match-winning impact, making him the top ODI all-rounder in the world. Meanwhile, several Sri Lankan players have gained ground in both batting and bowling, and Asian stars like Nabi, Zadran, and Muqeem continue to shine in T20 cricket.
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