Pakistani cricketers have climbed the latest ICC Men’s T20 International rankings in a boost just days before the start of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Opening batter Saim Ayub has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the T20I all-rounders rankings after a strong showing in Pakistan’s recent 3-nil series win over Australia. In that series Ayub scored 119 runs and picked up three wickets helping his team wrap up a dominant home victory.
The updated rankings also saw Pakistan’s bowlers make significant progress. Spinner Abrar Ahmed moved up two places to reach second on the T20I bowlers list narrowly trailing the Indian leader in that category after taking six wickets in the Australia series.
Another spin standout Mohammad Nawaz jumped eight spots to seventh among bowlers following a five-wicket haul in the final match. Nawaz also improved one position on the all-rounders rankings reflecting his growing impact with both bat and ball.
In the batting rankings Saim Ayub climbed eight places to tie for 27th while Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha surged 12 spots to 29th. These upward movements underline Pakistan’s strong form heading into the global tournament.
The T20 World Cup gets underway shortly and Pakistan will be aiming to translate these individual successes into team momentum as they chase their second T20 World Cup title having last lifted the trophy in 2009.
