Pakistan’s recent T20I series win over the West Indies has not only boosted the team’s confidence ahead of tough assignments but has also sparked a significant shake-up in the ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings, with the Green Shirts making the biggest noise.
Following a 2-1 series victory in the Caribbean, several Pakistani cricketers have seen dramatic jumps in their global standings, with Sufiyan Muqeem and Hasan Nawaz making the biggest gains after significantly contributing to their side.
Sufiyan Muqeem was Pakistan’s breakout star in the Caribbean. The left-arm wrist-spinner delivered three consecutive economical spells, showing impressive control and variation against the West Indies’ power-packed batting lineup. His performances helped catapult him 69 places up the ICC T20I Bowling Rankings to a career-best joint-34th position. For a bowler who was outside the top 100 just weeks ago, it’s a meteoric rise and one that has sparked hope for Pakistan’s T20 future.
Mohammad Nawaz has also jumped a staggering 51 places to sit 56th in the rankings.
Other bowlers, however, have work to do. While Haris Rauf has retained his 26th place in the ICC T20I rankings, Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Afridi, and Abrar Ahmed all saw a drop.
ICC T20I Bowling Rankings:
| Pos | Team | Player | Rating | Career Best Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand | Jacob Duffy | 717 | 750 vs South Africa at Harare 2025 |
| 2 | England | Adil Rashid | 710 | 747 vs West Indies at Barbados 2022 |
| 3 | West Indies | Akeal Hosein | 707 | 714 vs Bangladesh at St. Vincent 2024 |
| 4 | India | Varun Chakaravarthy | 706 | 706 vs England at Mumbai 2025 |
| 5 | Australia | Adam Zampa | 694 | 746 vs Sri Lanka at Sydney 2022 |
It wasn’t just the bowlers who impressed. The batting department also saw key names make strides up the ICC T20I Rankings. Hasan Nawaz, after a string of confident innings, jumped 24 places to 30th, establishing himself as a vital cog in Pakistan’s middle-order.
Saim Ayub, the stylish left-hander, climbed 25 spots to joint-37th, continuing his rise as one of the most promising young batters in the format. Sahibzada Farhan also made the most of his chances and rose 34 places to 63rd, staking his claim for a starting role in the upcoming Asia Cup and beyond.
Batters Rankings:
| Pos | Team | Player | Rating | Career Best Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | Abhishek Sharma | 829 | 829 vs England at Mumbai 2025 |
| 2 | Australia | Travis Head | 814 | 885 vs Scotland at Edinburgh 2024 |
| 3 | India | Tilak Varma | 804 | 845 vs England at Chennai 2025 |
| 4 | England | Phil Salt | 791 | 881 vs West Indies at Barbados 2024 |
| 5 | England | Jos Buttler | 772 | 774 vs West Indies at Bristol 2025 |
With the Asia Cup and the ICC T20 World Cup on the horizon, Pakistan’s upward momentum in the rankings sends a strong signal to the cricketing world. New faces are rising fast, veterans are stepping up, and the squad’s depth is finally showing on the world stage.
The tri-series against UAE and Afghanistan is up next for these players, and an impressive showing will only help their ICC T20I Rankings further.
