ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings 2023: Babar Azam Retains Top Spot, Imam-Ul-Haq Rises to No. 3

Dubai, April 6: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has retained his high spot, whereas opener Imam-ul-Haq has risen to No.3 within the newest ICC Men's ODI Player Rankings for batting, following dominating performances within the three-match series in opposition to the Aaron Finch-led Australia on the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Pakistan rallied from 0-1 deficit to win the ODI series 2-1. South African captain Dean Elgar, after scoring two half centuries within the first Test in opposition to Bangladesh is among the gamers to acquire a number of spots within the newest ICC Men's Test Player Rankings. Elgar's scores of 67 and 64 within the opening Test have seen him transfer up three spots, up to No.13. The Proteas received the Test by 220 runs after dismissing Bangladesh for simply 53 within the second innings at Durban. Another star performer from the match was Mahmudul Hasan Joy, who grew to become the primary Bangladesh batter to rating a Test ton in opposition to South Africa. His maiden century in simply his third Test helped him leap 37 spots to No.66. Meanwhile, there are not any adjustments within the listing of the top-10 batters, with Australian Marnus Labuschagne nonetheless sitting on the high, adopted by fellow countryman Steve Smith and New Zealand captain Kane Williamson within the third place. IPL 2023, LSG vs DC: Shane Watson Confirms David Warner, Anrich Nortje Available for Selection in opposition to Lucknow Super Giants. In the bowling charts, Australia Test captain Pat Cummins nonetheless tops the listing adopted by the India duo of Ravichandran Ashwin within the second spot and Jasprit Bumrah within the third. South Africa's Kagiso Rabada, who's unavailable for his or her residence Test series in opposition to Bangladesh, slipped one spot and now stands at No.4, together with Shaheen Afridi who made a one-spot leap. South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj, after his heroics within the first Test in opposition to Bangladesh, has moved up two spots to No.28, after registering figures of seven/32 within the second innings. Bangladesh spinner Mehidy Hasan additionally gained 4 spots to be part of England's Chris Woakes at No.31 after figures of 3/94 and 3/85 within the Durban Test. The all-rounders' chart remained unchanged with no important features. India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja maintains his high spot, adopted by Ashwin at No.2 and West Indies' Jason Holder at No.3. In the ODI rankings, Pakistani skipper Babar Azam additional consolidated his No.1 ODI batter standing. Babar smashed back-to-back centuries in opposition to Australia and made 276 runs in the course of the three-match series at a mean of 138. Pakistani left-hander batter Imam-ul-Haq is the most important mover within the ODI rankings. His high kind in opposition to Australia within the just lately concluded ODI series has helped him transfer up seven spots to No.3. Imam remained the best run-getter of the series, scoring 298 runs in three matches at a stellar common of 149. Rajasthan Royals Pacer Nathan Coulter-Nile Ruled Out of IPL 2023 Due to Injury. Meanwhile, Australia skipper Aaron Finch, who has just lately struggled to discover his rhythm, has slipped three spots to No.10. Travis Head who made full use of the chance to open innings for Australia, managed to acquire 5 spots to No.34. In the bowling charts, Shaheen Afridi after his latest efficiency in opposition to Pakistan has made enormous features to make it into the highest 10 within the ODI Rankings. Afridi gained eight spots and now stands at No.7 on the listing topped by New Zealand's Trent Boult. Australia leg-spinner Adam Zampa, after the ODI series in opposition to Pakistan, has slipped 5 spots and now stands exterior the highest 10 at No.14. Meanwhile, New Zealand spinner Ish Sodhi additionally climbed 5 spots to No.37. (The above story first appeared on SociallyKeeda on Apr 06, 2023 03:29 PM IST. For more information and updates on politics, world, sports activities, entertainment and way of life, go surfing to our web site SociallyKeeda.com).