RAWALPINDI: Pakistan all-rounder Arafat Minhas has made remarkable progress in the latest ICC Men’s ODI rankings, climbing significantly in both the bowling and all-rounder categories after delivering a match-winning performance against England in the ODI tri-series.
Minhas produced an outstanding display at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, scoring 59 runs off 58 deliveries before returning with impressive figures of six wickets for 40 runs. His contribution helped Pakistan register an emphatic 87-run victory over England.
The performance has boosted Minhas’s standing in international cricket, with the young all-rounder recording one of the biggest upward movements among Pakistan players in the latest rankings update.
In the ODI bowling rankings, Minhas has jumped 33 places to 83rd, collecting 411 rating points following his six-wicket performance.
Abrar Ahmed Holds Second Position in ODI Bowling Rankings
Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed continues to occupy second place in the ODI bowlers’ rankings with 662 points, behind Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan, who remains at the top. South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj is placed third.
Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi has retained eighth position with 601 points, while fast bowler Haris Rauf has moved up two places to 20th with 563 points.
Naseem Shah has also made progress, climbing four places to 45th with 495 points.
However, Mohammad Wasim Jr has dropped seven positions to 75th, while Mohammad Nawaz has slipped four places to 88th.
Minhas Makes Biggest Leap Among Pakistan All-Rounders
Minhas has registered an even more significant rise in the ODI all-rounders’ rankings, moving up 89 places to 68th with 108 points.
His outstanding contribution with both bat and ball against England has strengthened his position in the category and highlighted his potential as a valuable option for Pakistan’s limited-overs side.
Among other Pakistan players, Salman Ali Agha has dropped one place to 14th with 186 points, while Shaheen Afridi has climbed two positions to 17th with 170 points.
Naseem Shah remains at 34th, whereas Abrar Ahmed has slipped four places to 35th. Haris Rauf has gained one position to reach 46th with 127 points, while Saim Ayub has fallen seven places to 48th with 126 points.
Shadab Khan has dropped seven positions to 67th, and Mohammad Nawaz has slipped four places to 86th.
Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai continues to lead the ODI all-rounders’ rankings, followed by Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza and Bangladesh’s Mehidy Hasan Miraz.
Babar Azam Remains Seventh in ODI Batting Rankings
In the ODI batters’ rankings, former Pakistan white-ball captain Babar Azam has retained seventh place with 684 points.
Salman Ali Agha has gained one position to move to 12th with 651 points, while wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has dropped four places to 34th with 549 points.
Left-handed batter Fakhar Zaman has slipped three positions to 44th with 531 points, while Saim Ayub has fallen eight places to 54th with 488 points.
India captain Shubman Gill continues to lead the ODI batting rankings, with New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell in second place and India’s Virat Kohli occupying third position.
For Minhas, the latest rankings movement represents a significant reward for his all-round impact against England. His ability to contribute substantial runs and deliver breakthroughs with the ball has brought him into greater focus as Pakistan continue their campaign in the ODI tri-series.
