Just when we thought Shaheen Afridi couldn’t impress us anymore, he reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men’s ODI Bowler Rankings! With the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 just around the corner, Shaheen’s climb to the top is a huge boost for Pakistan cricket—and it’s not just him making headlines.
Shaheen’s Stellar Performance Down Under
The recent series against Australia wasn’t just historic for Pakistan—it was a game-changer for some of our key players, with Shaheen Afridi leading the charge. In three matches, he took an outstanding eight wickets at an average of just 12.62.
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This performance helped Pakistan secure their first series win in Australia since 2002, and Shaheen’s efforts were rewarded with a three-spot jump straight to the No. 1 ODI bowler ranking.
It’s worth remembering that Shaheen held the top spot briefly during the ICC World Cup 2023, and it seems he’s determined to stay on top this time. Reclaiming the crown now isn’t just a personal achievement; it’s a testament to the form and fire Pakistan’s bowling unit is carrying into next year’s Champions Trophy.
Pakistan’s Dominance in ICC ODI Rankings
As Shaheen moves to No. 1 among ODI bowlers, Babar Azam continues to lead the pack as the world’s top ODI batter. This dual dominance in the rankings is a proud moment for Pakistan cricket fans worldwide.
Babar scored 80 runs across three innings and remained unbeaten twice, hitting the winning runs in Pakistan’s victories.
Let’s talk about Haris Rauf, the man who walked away with the Player of the Series title. His fiery bowling earned him 10 wickets across the three matches, at an average of just 12.00.
Thanks to this standout performance, Haris jumped 14 places in the ICC ODI Bowler Rankings, landing him at a career-best 13th spot.
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While Shaheen and Haris grabbed the headlines, Naseem Shah and Mohammad Rizwan quietly made their mark too. Naseem picked up five wickets in the series, earning a 14-spot rise to 55th in the bowling rankings. On the batting side, Rizwan was rewarded with a move up to 23rd in the ODI batting rankings.
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