Babar Azam, Saim Ayub Rise in ICC T20 Rankings Before Australia Series
Recent updates in the ICC T20I rankings have spotlighted the rising fortunes of Babar Azam and Saim Ayub. Their advancements come just ahead of a pivotal three-match home series against Australia, commencing tomorrow at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Babar Azam and Saim Ayub’s ICC Rankings Progress
As per the latest rankings, Babar Azam has moved up to the 31st position among T20I batters. Saim Ayub has also made notable progress, climbing two spots to tie for 35th place with Brandon King from the West Indies, who has seen an impressive jump of 15 places.
Current T20I Batting Rankings for Pakistan
- Sahibzada Farhan: 5th place (highest-ranked Pakistani T20I batter)
- Babar Azam: 31st place
- Saim Ayub: 35th place (tied with Brandon King)
- Salman Ali Agha: 41st place
Bowling Rankings Improvements
Several Pakistani bowlers have also seen improvements in the rankings:
- Abrar Ahmed: Joint 4th place (tied with Jacob Duffy of New Zealand)
- Mohammad Nawaz: 15th place (dropped two positions)
- Salman Mirza: 18th place
- Saim Ayub: 54th place in bowling
Importance of the Australia Series
The upcoming series against Australia is crucial for Pakistan. It offers a final opportunity to refine strategies before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The performances of Babar Azam and Saim Ayub will play a key role in boosting team morale.
Challenges Ahead for the Pakistani Squad
Facing Australia, a formidable opponent, will test Pakistan’s batting resilience and bowling tactics. This series will be essential for assessing the team’s adaptability on home soil.
As players gear up for the matches, they aim to solidify their roles ahead of the T20 World Cup scheduled for February. With emerging talents like Babar Azam and Saim Ayub leading the charge, excitement builds for the showdown with Australia.
