Fakhar Zaman, the Pakistani opening batsman, has made significant gains on the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings. And he is now the closest challenger to Babar Azam. Following his exceptional performance in the ongoing home ODI series against New Zealand. Fakhar has risen up the rankings with back-to-back centuries in the first two matches of the five-match series.
Fakhar Zaman In Latest Ranking
In the series opener in Rawalpindi, Fakhar scored 117 runs. Followed by a magnificent 180* in the second match at the same venue. This performance has earned him an eight-spot jump to second place in the latest rankings update, just behind Babar Azam.
Fakhar’s recent dominance in the ODI format has put him in a strong position to challenge Babar’s top ranking. With his outstanding form, Fakhar has become a force to be reckoned with in the world of cricket. And he is undoubtedly a key player for Pakistan in the ongoing series against New Zealand.
Fakhar Zaman has continued his remarkable form in ODI cricket by scoring three centuries in a row. Which has propelled him to a career-best rating of 784 rating points on the latest ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings. Despite trailing his skipper Babar Azam by 103 rating points. Fakhar has now become his closest challenger and is expected to give tough competition in the upcoming matches.
Pakistan’s top-order batsmen have been in outstanding form, with three players now ranked in the top five on the latest ODI batting charts ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup later this year. Along with Fakhar Zaman, his teammate Imam-ul-Haq retains his fifth place in the rankings. While South Africa’s Rassie van der Dussen and India’s Shubman Gill complete the top five.
Pakistan’s Top Order Batting
This impressive display of batting by Pakistan’s top-order players indicates their strength and capability to perform well in the upcoming international matches. Particularly in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. The team’s batting prowess and the form of its key players will be crucial in determining their success in the upcoming tournament.
Despite a dominant performance from Pakistan in the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand, two of the Kiwi players, Tom Latham and Daryl Mitchell, have made significant gains in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings.
Latham’s impressive knock of 98 runs in the second match of the series has helped him move up three places to equal 29th in the latest rankings. On the other hand, Mitchell’s brilliant century in the same match has seen him rise from outside the top 100 to 57th position in the ODI batting rankings, making him one of the biggest gainers on the list.
In the ODI rankings for bowlers, there has been a minor re-shuffle behind the top-ranked Australian Josh Hazlewood inside the top 10. Meanwhile, in the all-rounders’ rankings, experienced Oman captain Zeeshan Maqsood has jumped three places to fifth overall on the list after his impressive performance against the UAE in Mulpani, where he took four wickets and scored a steady knock of 40 runs.
These latest rankings updates highlight the individual performances of some of the top players in the ongoing ODI series and the impact they have had on their teams. It also showcases the quality of cricket being played in the international arena and sets the stage for an exciting season of cricket ahead.
Sri Lankan Players Up In Ranking
The Sri Lanka cricket team’s impressive performance in the recent Test series against Ireland has seen several of their players make significant gains in the latest ICC Test Rankings.
Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya has been the biggest gainer in the rankings for bowlers. Improving six spots to reach the 13th position after his seven-wicket haul in the second Test.
His teammate Ramesh Mendis has also made significant progress. Moving up 10 places to 22nd after claiming six wickets in the same Test match.
In the rankings for batters, experienced duo Angelo Mathews and Kusal Mendis have also made notable gains after scoring centuries in the second Test. Mathews has moved up one spot to 22nd. While Kusal Mendis has improved three places to 39th in the latest rankings.
These impressive performances by the Sri Lankan players have propelled them up the rankings. They showcased their skills and potential in the international cricketing arena. Their recent success against Ireland has highlighted their ability to perform consistently and compete with some of the top teams in the world. This is a promising sign for the team as they prepare for the upcoming Test series and other international tournament.
