KARACHI, October 29, 2026: Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi and all-rounder Shadab Khan have climbed the latest ICC ODI rankings following their impressive performances in the ongoing tri-nation series in Pakistan.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released its updated player rankings, with several Pakistani players experiencing changes in their positions after recent matches.
Shadab Khan Jumps 32 Places After Match-Winning Century
Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan has made a significant leap in the ODI batting rankings, rising 32 places to 92nd following an unbeaten century that helped Pakistan secure victory against England.
His performance has also boosted his position in the ODI all-rounders’ rankings, where he climbed 17 places to 50th.
Shaheen Afridi Moves Up to Sixth Position
Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi has risen two places to sixth in the ODI bowlers’ rankings following his performances in the tri-nation series.
Fellow Pakistani bowler Arafat Minhas also made progress, climbing 15 places to 68th after taking six wickets.
However, Haris Rauf dropped nine places to 29th in the latest bowling rankings.
Babar Azam and Other Batters Slip
Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam dropped two places to ninth in the ODI batting rankings, while Salman Ali Agha fell one place to 13th.
Fakhar Zaman also slipped two places and now occupies 46th position.
Gill Leads ODI Batting Rankings
India’s Shubman Gill tops the ODI batting rankings, followed by New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell in second place and India’s Virat Kohli in third.
In the ODI bowling rankings, Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan remains at the top. South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj has moved into second place, pushing Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed down to third.
Mohammad Nabi Climbs in All-Rounders’ Rankings
Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai leads the ODI all-rounders’ rankings, with Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza in second place.
Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi has climbed five places to third, while Shadab Khan’s 17-place rise has taken him to 50th.
The latest rankings reflect the changing fortunes of players during the ongoing tri-nation series, with Pakistan’s performances producing notable gains for Shaheen Afridi, Shadab Khan and Arafat Minhas.