Hardik Pandya Becomes Number 1 Ranked T20I All-Rounder In ICC Rankings
Hardik Pandya for India (Source:@CricCrazyJohns/X.com)
Hardik Pandya, the star Indian all-rounder has climbed two spots in the latest ICC rankings of T20I all-rounders. He is now the number 1 ranked all-rounder and second in the list is Dipendra Singh Airee. Hardik Pandya though enjoys 13 points lead from the number 2 ranked cricketer with 244 rating points.
Hardik Pandya has replaced Liam Livingstone at the top of the table. Livingstone has dropped two places to number 3 positon and has 230 rating points. The Australian star Marcus Stoinis is placed fourth while Wanindu Hasaranga has climbed one spot after impressive performances against the Kiwis and is at the number five position.
Hardik Pandya Benefits From Bangladesh And South Africa Series
As far as Hardik Pandya is concerned, he did not get a big score in recently conculuded South Africa series, but his 39 runs under pressure were crucial in the second T20I. He also contributed with the ball and delivered plenty of impactful all-round performances during the T20I series against Bangladesh.
Hardik Pandya - The Only India In Top 10 Of ICC T20I All-Rounder Rankings
Hardik Pandya is the only Indian all-rounder in top 10 while Axar Patel is the next best at the number 13 position. As far as batters rankings' is concerned, Tilak Varma has jumped to number 3 position and has overtaken Suryakumar Yadav. India have been a dominant force in the T20Is in recent times. They won the T20 World Cup 2024, and then under Suryakumar Yadav, India have not lost a single series with wins against Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and South Africa.