Siraj’s distinctive efficiency in the Asia Cup performed a pivotal function in his rise to the summit.
India’s Mohammed Siraj on Tuesday, September 20 achieved the exceptional feat of turning into the world’s number-one ODI bowler, in response to the most recent rankings launched by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Siraj’s ascent to the highest spot concerned a big leap of six positions, surpassing his earlier rating of seventh in the ODI rankings. In this spectacular climb, Siraj overtook Australia’s Josh Hazlewood.
Siraj’s distinctive efficiency in the Asia Cup performed a pivotal function in his rise to the summit. His spellbinding figures of 6/21 in the match propelled him to the number-one place. Hailing from Hyderabad, Siraj concluded the competitors with an excellent file of 10 wickets at a median of 12.2. This exceptional achievement allowed him to surpass the likes of Hazlewood, Trent Boult, Rashid Khan, and Mitchell Starc.
Additionally, the Afghan spin duo of Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid additionally witnessed enhancements in their rankings, securing the fourth and fifth positions, respectively. They have been the one different gamers throughout the prime 10 to expertise an upward trajectory.
Beyond the highest 10, South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj made vital strides following his return from damage. Maharaj performed an important function in the Proteas’ triumph, turning into solely the fifth crew in historical past to win a five-match ODI collection after shedding the primary two video games.
The left-arm spinner’s exceptional figures of 4-33 in the fifth ODI contributed to his tally of eight wickets in the collection, achieved at a median of 16.87 per wicket and an financial system charge of simply 4.07 runs per over. As a outcome, Maharaj presently occupies the fifteenth place, a exceptional enchancment of ten locations from his earlier career-high rating.
Heinrich Klaasen of South Africa has made a big leap in the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings, securing a spot in the highest 10. This exceptional achievement follows his awe-inspiring efficiency in opposition to Australia in the fourth ODI, the place he delivered an all-time damaging knock.
Klaasen’s distinctive innings in Centurion noticed him rating an astonishing 174 runs at a strike-rate of 209.64, surpassing any earlier file in ODI historical past. Not solely did this excellent show of ability contribute to South Africa’s resounding 164-run victory, however it additionally propelled Klaasen a formidable 20 locations up in the Men’s ODI Batting Rankings. As a outcome, he now holds the ninth place in the rankings.
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