🇵🇰 Pakistan on the Rise: New Momentum in ICC T20I Rankings
The newest ICC T20I Rankings update has electrified Pakistan cricket fans, as several national stars made important leaps — especially Babar Azam, Salman Mirza, and Faheem Ashraf. These major rankings improvements reflect Pakistan’s improved form and fresh team approach after a highly competitive T20I series against South Africa.
Pakistan cricket is experiencing a new cycle:
✅ Young players proving their place
✅ Senior pros returning with hunger
✅ Improved bowling firepower
✅ Adaptation to modern T20 strategies
This blog delivers a complete breakdown of how each player’s ranking shift impacts Pakistan’s T20I future.
🧩 Batting Rankings: Pakistan’s Top Order Shakes Up
With new players rising and seniors regaining form, Pakistan’s batting chart has changed significantly.
📌 Key T20I Batting Ranking Changes (Pakistan)
| Player | Movement | Current Rank | Points | Key Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan | ➡ No change | 11th | — | Holding top-15 status again ✅ |
| Babar Azam | ⬆ +9 | 30th | 563 | Comeback sign of dominance ✅ |
| Saim Ayub | ⬆ +10 | 39th | 544 | Young future star rising fast ✅ |
| Mohammad Rizwan | ⬇ -2 | 42nd | — | Slight slip despite consistency ⚠️ |
| Salman Ali Agha | ⬆ +10 | 54th | — | New captain improving rankings ✅ |
| Fakhar Zaman | ⬇ -4 | 63rd | — | Needs consistency back ⚠️ |
| Hasan Nawaz | ⬇ -? | 69th | — | Needs more experience |
| Mohammad Haris | ⬇ -4 | 82nd | — | Struggling for form in T20I |
⭐ Spotlight Babar Azam: A Giant Returns
Babar Azam’s upward movement was the most celebrated:
📈 +9 ranking places
📊 563 rating points
Why this matters:
- Babar is back in T20I groove after a break
- He adapted with more power-play aggression
- His strong series vs South Africa helped Pakistan stay competitive
👉 Babar’s ranking growth = Pakistan’s batting authority restored.
🌠 The Rise of Young Blood Saim Ayub & Farhan
These two represent Pakistan’s T20 future:
| Strength | Impact in T20 |
|---|---|
| High strike rates | Instant scoreboard pressure |
| Fearless vs pace | Good for powerplay |
| Modern shot range | Big boundaries in UAE & SA conditions |
Farhan staying 11th worldwide shows world-class consistency — while Saim is quickly building a global reputation.
🎯 Wicketkeeper Battle: Rizwan Feels the Heat
Mohammad Rizwan slipping slightly in ranks signals new competition for his role.
Why?
- Pakistan testing aggressive keepers like Haris
- Strategy shifting toward high strike rate openers
- Middle-order flexibility demanded
But make no mistake — Rizwan remains Pakistan’s most reliable T20 stabilizer.
🔥 Bowler Rankings: Pakistan’s Pace Factory Explodes Again
Pakistan’s bowling improvement was the biggest storyline.
| Player | Movement | Rank | Points | Why Improvement? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abrar Ahmed | ➡ same | 8th | — | Mystery spin threat ✅ |
| Shaheen Afridi | ⬆ +3 | 13th | 630 | Returning to wicket-taking aggression ✅ |
| Sufiyan Muqeem | ⬇ drop | 23rd | — | Needs control + experience |
| Mohammad Nawaz | ⬆ +1 | 32nd | — | Handy middle-overs option |
| Haris Rauf | ⬇ -3 | 37th | — | Form + fitness concerns |
| Salman Mirza | ⬆ +98 | 45th | 513 | 🤯 Monster improvement! |
| Faheem Ashraf | ⬆ +50 | 51st | 502 | Comeback specialist ✅ |
| Abbas Afridi | ⬇ -7 | 55th | — | Promising but needs refinement |
🚀 Salman Mirza: Pakistan’s Breakout Star of the Year
Salman Mirza’s insane jump:
👉 +98 ranking spots
👉 Strong 2nd T20I performance vs South Africa
👉 Death-over discipline improving rapidly
His strengths:
- Late swing surprises batters
- Yorker execution becoming elite
- Raw pace + tactical evolution
Pakistan may have found their next T20 strike weapon. 🔥
🛡️ Faheem Ashraf The Comeback Hero
Faheem’s growth proves effort & experience matter:
🔺 50-place rise
🔺 Top-30 all-rounder status returning
🔺 Improved finishing & wicket-taking
Role in Pakistan XI:
✅ Lower-order hitter
✅ Powerplay & middle-over bowler
✅ Calm under pressure
Pakistan needs exactly this kind of multi-skill stability. 💪
🌀 All-Rounder Rankings: Strength & Concerns
| Player | Movement | Position | Key Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saim Ayub | ➡ Still No.1 | 🌍 Top all-rounder globally! | |
| Sikandar Raza | ⬆ rise | 2nd | Close challenger |
| Roston Chase | ⬆ big jump | 3rd | WI resurgence |
| Mohammad Nawaz | ⬇ -4 | 10th | Needs more impactful overs |
| Faheem Ashraf | ⬆ +8 | 30th | Back in top-tier group |
| Shaheen Afridi | ⬇ drop | 56th | Focus returning to pure pace role |
🌍 Huge Achievement Pakistan Holds No.1 All-Rounder in the World
Saim’s complete skillset gives Pakistan:
✔ More attacking powerplays
✔ Spin option anytime
✔ Bold approach vs top teams
Pakistan rarely has the world No.1 in rankings — this is a landmark.
📊 What These Ranking Changes Tell Us
✅ Pakistan’s strengths growing:
✔ Young batting firepower
✔ Pace depth restored
✔ Flexible playing combinations
⚠️ Areas needing improvement:
⛔ Middle order consistency
⛔ Spinner reliability on flat tracks
⛔ Match finishing under pressure
📌 Pakistan Team Identity 2025
A team evolving from defensive to aggressive T20 cricket.
🔍 Tactical Analysis: Why Pakistan Improved?
📌 New Team Selection Strategy
- Opportunities for PSL performers
- Domestic system linked to national call-ups
📌 Aggression-first approach
- Fast pace in powerplays
- More boundary hitters
📌 Role clarity
- Defined opener & finisher roles
- Specialist death bowlers added
📌 Better bench strength
- Competition keeps standards high
These changes show smart long-term planning ahead of major tournaments.
🔭 Pakistan Future Outlook Road to ICC Events
Pakistan must:
✅ Maintain young players’ growth
✅ Bring tactical consistency
✅ Prioritize fitness & workload management
✅ Improve fielding department
Next goals:
🏆 T20 Asia Cup domination
🏆 Top-5 global rankings
🏆 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 title challenge
Momentum has begun ✅
❓ FAQs
Q1: Who made the biggest jump in ICC T20I rankings from Pakistan?
➡ Salman Mirza jumped +98 places in the bowling rankings.Q2: What is Babar Azam’s new T20I ranking?
➡ Babar Azam is now 30th with 563 points.Q3: Who is the No.1 T20I all-rounder in the world?
➡ Pakistan’s Saim Ayub holds the top spot.Q4: Which Pakistan bowler is ranked highest?
➡ Abrar Ahmed is 8th among bowlers.Q5: Did Pakistan improve overall in rankings?
➡ Yes — especially in bowling & young batting talent.🏁 Final Verdict: Pakistan’s T20 Rise Finally on Track ✅
Pakistan fans can be excited:
🔥 New heroes emerging
🔥 Veterans regaining touch
🔥 Rankings showing real improvement
🔥 Future tournaments promising
These ranking shifts prove:
“Pakistan cricket is evolving — faster, stronger, and fearless.”
With the right support and consistent strategy, Pakistan can soon return among T20’s top giants of the cricketing world. 🏆🇵🇰