Colombo, Sri Lanka – Web Desk: Pakistan’s Saim Ayub has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Men’s T20I all-rounder rankings following a stellar performance against India in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026.
Ayub’s comeback to No.1 sees him edge out Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza, highlighting the intense competition at the summit of T20 cricket’s all-rounder rankings. In Colombo, Ayub took 3 wickets for 25 runs with his spin, helping Pakistan secure a crucial win.
In other all-rounder movements, Nepal’s Dipendra Singh Airee and Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai surged into joint fourth following strong performances.
The batting charts also witnessed major shifts. Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka climbed to third after a century against Australia, while India’s Ishan Kishan vaulted 17 spots to eighth after an explosive 77-run innings against Pakistan.
The bowling rankings tightened as Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan moved to second, challenging India’s Varun Chakravarthy, while Zimbabwe’s Brad Evans jumped to fifth after consecutive three-wicket hauls.
With the ICC T20 World Cup in full swing, rankings across all departments remain highly competitive, reflecting match-defining performances from players worldwide.
