Virat Kohli Climbs to 4th in ICC ODI Rankings, Saim Ayub Regains No.1

 

Virat Kohli Climbs to 4th in ICC ODI Rankings, Saim Ayub Regains No.1 Spot in T20I Allrounders – Full ICC Rankings Update

The latest ICC rankings update brought major shifts across ODI, T20I, and Test formats, with star performers like Virat Kohli, Saim Ayub, Marco Jansen, Abrar Ahmed, Simon Harmer, Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav climbing the charts. Their recent performances have reshaped the international cricket rankings, giving fans plenty to discuss ahead of upcoming ICC tournaments.

This comprehensive breakdown covers every major ranking jump, along with the impact of performances in India’s ODI series, Pakistan’s tri-series in Rawalpindi, and South Africa’s Test sweep over India.

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Virat Kohli Moves to 4th in ICC ODI Batting Rankings

India’s batting legend Virat Kohli has once again shown why he remains a dominant force in world cricket. His recent 52nd ODI century, scored in Ranchi against South Africa, lifted him one spot to No. 4 in the ICC ODI batting rankings.

Kohli’s Key Highlights

• Scored 135 off 120 balls in the Ranchi ODI

• Built a 136-run partnership with Rohit Sharma

• India won the match by 17 runs

• Now holds 751 rating points, just 32 behind Rohit’s 783

This latest jump brings him even closer to India captain Rohit Sharma, who remains the No. 1 ODI batter in the world. Kohli’s consistency, especially in big matches, continues to inspire India’s campaign ahead of global cricket tournaments.

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Saim Ayub Reclaims No. 1 in ICC T20I Allrounders Rankings

Pakistan’s young star Saim Ayub has climbed back to the top spot in T20I allrounders rankings after a brilliant all-round performance in the Rawalpindi tri-series final.

Ayub’s Match-Winning Performance

• Awarded Player of the Match in the tri-series final

• Took 1 for 17 in 4 overs

• Dismissed Sri Lanka’s top-scorer Kamil Mishara

• Scored 36 off 33, setting up Pakistan’s chase

• Helped Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by six wickets

Ayub had previously lost the top position to Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza, but his recent display restored him as the world’s leading T20I allrounder, reinforcing his status as Pakistan’s rising superstar.

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Abrar Ahmed Moves to 4th in ICC T20I Bowler Rankings

Another major boost for Pakistan came through leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed, who climbed to No. 4 in ICC T20I bowler rankings.

Abrar’s deceptive googlies and consistent breakthroughs have earned him rapid recognition. With Varun Chakravarthy holding the No. 1 spot, Abrar is rising quickly among elite global T20 bowlers.

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Kuldeep Yadav Rises to 6th in ICC ODI Bowling Rankings

India’s spin wizard Kuldeep Yadav continues his surge in white-ball cricket, moving up to No. 6 in the ODI bowling rankings. His recent control, wicket-taking consistency, and effective middle-overs spells have made him one of the most dangerous ODI bowlers globally.

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Marco Jansen Breaks Into Top 5 of ICC Test Bowling Rankings

South African allrounder Marco Jansen had a phenomenal Test series during South Africa’s clean sweep over India. His 12-wicket haul across 2 Tests boosted him to No. 5 in ICC Test bowling rankings.

Jansen’s Test Achievements

• Took 12 wickets in the 2-match series

• Became South Africa’s highest wicket-taker in the series

• Moved up four places to No. 2 in ICC Test allrounder rankings

Jansen’s ability to swing the ball combined with his aggressive batting makes him one of the most valuable Test allrounders today.

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Simon Harmer Jumps 13 Places After 17-Wicket Series

South Africa’s off-spinner Simon Harmer delivered a career-best performance in the Test series against India. His outstanding haul of 17 wickets pushed him 13 spots upward, placing him at No. 11 in ICC Test bowler rankings.

Harmer’s dominance, especially on helpful surfaces, played a crucial role in South Africa’s series victory.

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Latest ICC Rankings Summary

ODI Rankings – Batters

1. Rohit Sharma – No. 1

2. Babar Azam

3. Shubman Gill

4. Virat Kohli (new jump)

5. Quinton de Kock

ODI Rankings – Bowlers

1. Shaheen Afridi

2. Josh Hazlewood

3. Mohammed Siraj

4. Kuldeep Yadav (new jump)

T20I Rankings – Allrounders

1. Saim Ayub (regains top spot)

2. Sikandar Raza

3. Hardik Pandya

4. Shakib Al Hasan

T20I Rankings – Bowlers

1. Varun Chakravarthy

2. Abrar Ahmed (new jump)

Test Rankings – Bowlers

1. Pat Cummins

2. Ravichandran Ashwin

3. Marco Jansen (new jump)

4. Simon Harmer

Test Rankings – Allrounders

1. Ravindra Jadeja

2. Marco Jansen (up 4 places)