Maheesh Theekshana, Axar Patel, Yashasvi Jaiswal Climb In ICC Rankings Following Impressive Displays

Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana has risen to the 8th position in the latest ICC Rankings for One-Day International Bowlers. Maheesh Theekshana climbed in the rankings after his impressive performances in the recent ODI series against Zimbabwe.

Wanindu Hasaranga made his comeback against Zimbabwe after missing the ICC World Cup 2023 due to injury. Hasaranga delivered a remarkable performance of 7/19 in just 5.5 overs during the third ODI. He jumped 28 places to reach the top 40 among bowlers.

Wanindu Hasaranga showcased remarkable progress in the ODI all-rounder rankings, moving up 15 positions to secure the 17th spot with a total of 187 points. The world-class leg spinner’s achievement establishes him as the top-ranked Sri Lankan player on the list.

The Kusal Mendis-led team secured a 2-0 victory in the three-match series against Zimbabwe at home. The Sri Lankan team bowled out the opposition for just 96 runs in the third ODI match. The home team chased down the 97-run target with eight wickets in hand.

Axar Patel Reaches Fifth Position In ICC Bowlers Rankings In T20Is

The teams are gearing up for the T20 World Cup 2024 through various bilateral series. India all-rounder Axar Patel made a significant jump of 12 spots, reaching the fifth position (667). Axar Patel surpassed Ravi Bishnoi (666) as the top-ranked Indian bowler in the list.

Axar Patel impressed with his bowling in the ongoing three-match T20I series against Afghanistan at home. The left-arm spinner picked up four wickets in two matches at an economy rate of 5. Meanwhile, Ravi Bishnoi managed to secure two wickets at an average of 37.

Yashasvi Jaiswal Breaks Into Top 10 In ICC Batters Rankings In T20Is

Yashasvi Jaiswal has ascended seven spots to reach the sixth position (739) in the latest ICC T20 batters rankings. Among Indian players, Suryakumar Yadav (869) holds the top spot in the list, with Ruturaj Gaikwad (661) also in the top ten, securing the ninth position.

Suryakumar Yadav and Ruturaj Gaikwad were ruled out of the series against Afghanistan due to respective injuries. Suryakumar was last seen in action during the T20I series against South Africa. Ruturaj scored a century against Australia in the home T20I series.

Indian all-rounder Shivam Dube scored two consecutive half-centuries in the series. The left-handed batter remained unbeaten in both outings, scoring 123 runs at an impressive strike rate of 170.83. Shivam Dube (472) moved to 58th place in the latest batters rankings.

Finn Allen Secures 11th Place In ICC Batters Rankings In T20Is

Finn Allen’s impressive performances with knocks of 34 and 74 propelled him 11 spots up to 16th position in the latest T20 batters rankings. Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman climbed 14 spots to reach the 81st position after his performances against New Zealand.

New Zealand clinched the series victory in the five-match T20I series with two matches remaining. Finn Allen was named the ‘Player of the Match’ for his 74-run knock in the second T20I. Fakhar Zaman scored 84 runs in three games at an impressive strike rate of 186.67.

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