The Asia Cup 2025 might not have shown the best side of Saim Ayub’s batting but his bowling turned heads all over. The young star has climbed right to the top of the ICC T20I Rankings and is now the number one all rounder in the world. After taking eight wickets and scoring 37 runs he has moved past India’s Hardik Pandya to grab the top spot.
For years people have said Pakistan cricket lacked balance. Saim Ayub is answering that call. His talent to perform with both bat and ball gives the team more depth and freedom in planning. Fans are calling this a new beginning for the side.
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ICC T20I All Rounder Rankings
- Rank 1 Saim Ayub 241 points.
- Rank 2 Hardik Pandya 233 points.
- Rank 3 Mohammad Nabi 231 points.
- Rank 4 Dipendra Singh Airee 214 points.
- Rank 5 Sikandar Raza 209 points.
This rise of Saim Ayub has created hope. A local player leading the ICC all rounder list is a moment of pride for Pakistan cricket.
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Batting Rankings Update
Sahibzada Farhan enjoyed the most from the Asia Cup 2025. He was Pakistan’s top scorer in the event and his reward is a jump of 11 spots now reaching 13th place in ICC T20I Batting Rankings.
- Fakhar Zaman jumped six places to rank 60.
- Salman Ali Agha moved to 62.
- Mohammad Haris climbed to 79.
- Hasan Nawaz dropped three places now at 61.
Top 5 ICC T20I Batters
- Rank 1 Abhishek Sharma 926 points.
- Rank 2 Phil Salt 844 points.
- Rank 3 Tilak Varma 819 points.
- Rank 4 Jos Buttler 785 points.
- Rank 5 Pathum Nissanka 779 points.
This shows how much the Asia Cup can shape rankings. One good tournament can push a player right up in the list.
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Bowling Rankings After Asia Cup 2025
Pakistan bowlers had mixed results. Abrar Ahmed slipped from the top five and is now sitting at 7. Sufiyan Muqeem and Haris Rauf also fell a few spots. But Shaheen Afridi gave fans a reason to cheer as he rose 12 places to reach rank 13 after a brilliant Asia Cup show.
Saim Ayub’s bowling surprised everyone too. He jumped 51 places to secure 58th position in the ICC bowling rankings. Faheem Ashraf also entered the top 100 with a 26 place climb now at 93.
Top 5 ICC T20I Bowlers
- Rank 1 Varun Chakaravarthy 803 points.
- Rank 2 Jacob Duffy 717 points.
- Rank 3 Adam Zampa 700 points.
- Rank 4 Akeal Hosein 699 points.
- Rank 5 Adil Rashid 689 points.
Why Saim Ayub’s Rise Matters
Saim Ayub’s number one spot as an all rounder is not just a personal win. It is a big sign for the Pakistan cricket team. The side now has a player who can win matches with both bat and ball. With the T20 World Cup coming up the team will rely on him to deliver in pressure moments.
Key Takeaways
- Saim Ayub ranked No. 1 all rounder in ICC T20I Rankings.
- Pakistan batters like Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman improved their ranks.
- Shaheen Afridi climbed high among bowlers after strong Asia Cup displa.y
- Pakistan cricket fans now see hope in a more balanced side.
Final Thoughts
The rise of Saim Ayub is exciting for every Pakistan cricket fan. His success as an all rounder gives balance to the squad and belief to the supporters. With the T20 World Cup around the corner this could be the start of something big for him and for the team. If he finds consistency with the bat along with his clever bowling he could be a match winner for years.
