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This marks the second time Pandya has achieved the No.1 rating for T20I all-rounders, having first attained this accolade on the conclusion of the ICC males’s T20 World Cup earlier this yr.
Renowned Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has as soon as once more secured the top spot within the ICC T20I rankings following India’s profitable four-match collection in opposition to South Africa. The 31-year-old, beforehand ranked third, has now surpassed England’s Liam Livingstone and Nepal’s Dipendra Singh Airee to reclaim his place on the pinnacle of T20I all-rounders.
Pandya’s essential innings of 39 not out within the second sport of the collection performed a pivotal position in stabilizing India’s efficiency, whereas his spectacular bowling figures of 1/8 from three overs within the decisive fourth match contributed considerably to India’s 3-1 collection victory. This marks the second time Pandya has achieved the No.1 rating for T20I all-rounders, having first attained this accolade on the conclusion of the ICC males’s T20 World Cup earlier this yr.
In addition to Pandya’s stellar efficiency, younger expertise Tilak Varma’s distinctive show within the collection in opposition to South Africa has propelled him 69 locations up the rankings, now securing a career-best third place within the T20I collection. Varma’s excellent efficiency earned him the Player of the Series award for his outstanding contributions throughout the bilateral competitors.
Varma’s rise to 3rd place total locations him simply behind top-ranked T20I batter Travis Head and England’s Phil Salt, making him the highest-rated batter from India. Meanwhile, India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav has slipped to fourth place, with teammate Sanju Samson climbing 17 spots to twenty second within the T20I batters’ rankings after his spectacular performances in opposition to South Africa.
Among the notable modifications within the up to date T20I bowlers’ rankings, Australian duo Adam Zampa and Nathan Ellis have made important strides, whereas India’s Arshdeep Singh has gained three locations to achieve ninth place, reaching a brand new career-high ranking following his standout performances in opposition to South Africa.
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