Pakistan pacer makes massive gain in latest ICC T20I rankings

Pakistan’s right-arm speedster Haris Rauf has made a massive gain in the ICC Men’s T20I Bowling Rankings, moving up 11 places to 15th position. The improvement follows a series of impressive performances, as Rauf took figures of 3/27 and 3/29 in his last two matches against New Zealand.

Rauf’s rise to 15th in the rankings, with 632 rating points, is a reflection of his consistent performances in the ongoing five-match T20I series. He has been Pakistan’s standout bowler throughout the series, playing a key role in the team’s bowling attack.

In addition to Rauf’s progress, fellow pacer Abbas Afridi also experienced a major boost, jumping eight spots to 36th in the rankings.

On the other hand, New Zealand's Jacob Duffy continued his rise in the rankings. After jumping 23 places last week, Duffy climbed seven more spots to secure 5th place, with a career-best rating of 694. Duffy has been in exceptional form throughout the series, currently leading the wicket-taking chart with 13 wickets at an impressive average of just 8.38.

In the Men’s T20I Batting Rankings, New Zealand’s Mark Chapman made a significant jump, climbing 10 places to 41st after his blistering 94-run knock in the third T20I against Pakistan in Auckland last week.

New Zealand’s stand-in T20I captain Michael Bracewell also experienced an upward move, climbing 12 spots to 14th position in the all-rounders' rankings.

In the latest T20I batting rankings, Australia’s Travis Head remains at the top, while West Indies’ Akeal Hosein continues to lead the bowling rankings.