Bangladesh Bowlers Climb ODI Rankings After Recent Performances

Dhaka, Bangladesh: Bangladesh’s impressive 2-1 ODI series victory over Australia has been rewarded with significant gains in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings, with several Tigers stars making notable climbs in both batting and bowling charts.

Bangladesh Pacers Make Major Gains

Leading the charge is left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam, who produced a sensational performance in the series finale, claiming a six-wicket haul. His heroics have propelled him 10 places up to 18th in the ICC ODI Bowling Rankings.

Fellow fast bowlers Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed also enjoyed substantial improvements. Mustafizur jumped 12 spots to joint 25th, while Taskin climbed five places to 27th after consistently troubling Australia’s batting lineup throughout the series.

Updated ODI Bowling Rankings Movers

• Shoriful Islam – Up 10 places to No. 18
• Mustafizur Rahman – Up 12 places to joint No. 25
• Taskin Ahmed – Up 5 places to No. 27

Towhid Hridoy Continues Rise

Bangladesh batter Towhid Hridoy was another standout performer, scoring 154 runs across three matches, including a brilliant knock of 83 runs. His consistency has earned him a rise of seven places to No. 20 in the ICC ODI Batting Rankings.

The right-hander continues to establish himself as one of Bangladesh’s most dependable middle-order batters heading into a crucial international season.

Gurbaz Climbs After Dharamsala Masterclass

Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz also made significant gains following his magnificent century against India in Dharamsala.

The aggressive right-hander moved up six positions to 13th in the ODI Batting Rankings after his match-defining hundred in the series opener.

Shamar Joseph Headlines T20I Ranking Movers

The latest rankings update also reflects performances from the recently concluded T20I series between the West Indies and Sri Lanka.

Fast bowler Shamar Joseph emerged as the biggest winner after starring in the West Indies’ 2-1 series triumph. The speedster claimed 11 wickets in the series and was named Player of the Series for his destructive bowling displays.

Joseph’s outstanding performances resulted in a massive jump of 42 places to No. 27 in the ODI Bowling Rankings.

Veteran all-rounder Jason Holder also gained ground, rising 11 positions to No. 28 after taking four wickets from two appearances.

West Indies Ranking Movers

• Shamar Joseph – Up 42 places to No. 27
• Jason Holder – Up 11 places to No. 28

Sri Lanka Find Positives Despite Series Defeat

Although Sri Lanka lost the series, several players enjoyed ranking boosts.

Batter Kamil Mishara climbed 24 places to No. 18 in the ODI Batting Rankings after a series of promising performances.

In the bowling rankings, spin stars Wanindu Hasaranga and Dunith Wellalage also moved upward. Hasaranga rose six places to eighth, while Wellalage gained 11 spots to equal 17th.

Sri Lanka Ranking Movers

• Kamil Mishara – Up 24 places to No. 18 (Batting)
• Wanindu Hasaranga – Up 6 places to No. 8 (Bowling)
• Dunith Wellalage – Up 11 places to joint No. 17 (Bowling)

Key Takeaway

Bangladesh’s series victory over Australia has translated into significant rewards in the ICC rankings, highlighting the growing impact of their pace attack on the international stage. Meanwhile, Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz, West Indies speedster Shamar Joseph, and Sri Lanka’s emerging talents also enjoyed substantial gains, reflecting a highly competitive period in international cricket.

As teams continue preparations for major ICC events, these ranking movements underline the importance of every international series in shaping the global standings.