Rashid Khan has regained the number 1 position in the ICC Men’s ODI Bowling Rankings after a stunning series against Bangladesh. The Afghan leg-spinner picked up 11 wickets in three matches, including a brilliant five-wicket haul in the second ODI that turned the match in Afghanistan’s favour.
This is the first time Rashid has been back at the top since November 2024 and marks his return to the summit he first reached in September 2018. With 710 points, he now leads South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj by 30 points, further underscoring his dominance.
Afghanistan’s attack on Bangladesh was one of their best ODI performances in recent years. The series win not only boosted the team’s confidence but also changed the ICC rankings in their favor.
The stars of Afghanistan shine brightly
All-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai had a breakthrough series, jumping 19 places to 21st among bowlers after taking seven wickets. His consistent all-round performance also earned him the number 1 position in the ODI all-rounder rankings, pushing Rashid to fourth place.
When batting, opener Ibrahim Zadran was in excellent touch, scoring 213 runs in three matches and winning the Player of the Series award. His efforts took him to second place in the ICC ODI batting rankings, behind only India’s Shubman Gill. Rahmanullah Gurbaz also climbed to 16th after solid contributions at the top.
The Bangladesh players also made some moves despite the 3-0 defeat. Mehidy Hasan Miraz rose to 24th among bowlers, while young pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib rose 24 places to 67th. In batting, Towhid Hridoy moved up to 42nd, and veteran Mohammad Nabi entered the top 50.
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