Published: Sep 03, 2025, 04:28 PM (IST)
Edited: Sep 03, 2025, 04:28 PM (IST)
Sikandar Raza, the 39-year-old T20I captain of Zimbabwe, is now the top-ranked all-rounder in the ICC’s latest rankings.
Raza overtook Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai and Mohammad Nabi after scoring two half-centuries in the recently concluded ODI series at home against Sri Lanka, which the visitors won 2-0.
In the first ODI, Raza scored 92 runs off of 87 balls, but his effort went in vain as Zimbabwe lost to Sri Lanka by seven runs while chasing a target of 299. He also dismissed Sadeera Samarawickrama in that match.
In the second ODI, he remained unbeaten on 59 off 55 balls, helping Zimbabwe post 277/7. However, Pathum Nissanka’s 122 and captain Charith Asalanka’s half-century guided Sri Lanka to a successful chase of 278 with three balls to spare. Raza bowled nine overs in the match but went wicketless.
Changes in the top 10 all-rounders rankings
Scotland’s Brandon McMullen dropped two spots to eighth place. As a result, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner and Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan are now tied for sixth with 28 rating points each.
New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra also broke into the top 10. Meanwhile, Namibia’s Gerhard Erasmus and Sri Lanka’s injured all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga fell to 11th and 12th places, respectively.
India’s Ravindra Jadeja remains the only Indian all-rounder in the top 10, currently ranked ninth.
Pathum Nissanka moved up seven spots to 13th place after scoring a match-winning century against Zimbabwe. The top 10 in the batting rankings remained unchanged.
Raza climbed nine places to reach a career-best 22nd spot in the ODI batting rankings.
South Africa’s Aiden Markram also rose three positions to 20th after smashing 85 runs off 55 ball
There were notable changes in the ODI bowling rankings as well.
Wanindu Hasaranga slipped to ninth, allowing Ravindra Jadeja to move up.
England’s leg-spinner Adil Rashid climbed to 15th after taking three wickets in a losing cause.
Pacer Jofra Archer moved up six places to 19th following an economical spell.
Zimbabwe’s Richard Ngarava also entered the top 20, marking a significant achievement.
