In a major achievement for Pakistan cricket, Shaheen Afridi has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Men’s ODI Bowler Rankings, becoming the No.1 ranked bowler just months ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Afridi’s ascent to the top follows his brilliant performances against Australia, where he took eight wickets at an impressive average of 12.62 in three matches. This performance saw him overtake South African spinner Keshav Maharaj, who dropped to third, while Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan maintained his position in second.
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This ranking is a significant milestone for Afridi and adds to Pakistan’s dominance in ODI cricket, with Babar Azam already holding the No.1 spot in the ODI batter rankings. Additionally, Haris Rauf surged 14 spots to 13th place following his Player of the Series performance and 10-wicket haul against Australia, while Naseem Shah rose 14 spots to 55th.
Other notable gains included Mohammad Rizwan’s rise to 23rd in the ODI batters rankings and Gudakesh Motie’s advancement to 14th among ODI bowlers. Bangladesh’s Mehidy Hasan Miraz also climbed to 23rd.
