Hardik Pandya: The new number 1 T20I all-rounder

In the recent T20I all-rounder rankings released by the ICC, Hardik Pandya has solidified his place as the world’s number one Twenty20 player. Pandya’s all-around skill throughout India’s perfect T20 World Cup campaign is evident in this historic achievement, which is the first time an Indian cricket player has held the top spot.

Not only was Pandya’s ascent to the top rank. Throughout the tournament, he was a formidable presence, putting up a solid bat and ball performance. His 11 wickets at a frugal economy rate held the opposition in check, while his 144 runs at a strike rate of over 150 gave the bottom order much-needed energy. His match-winning 3/20 stint in the tight final against South Africa was unquestionably the high point of his bowling effort; it turned the tide significantly to India’s advantage.

Not all Indians made as much progress as Pandya did in the rankings. In the bowlers’ rankings, Jasprit Bumrah, who was duly named Player of the Tournament, shot up 12 spots to No. 12. His ability to take wickets at critical times and his economical bowling was important, particularly in the close match against South Africa.

Kuldeep Yadav and Arshdeep Singh, the spin duo, were also praised for their efforts. After taking 10 wickets, Yadav moved up three spots to tie for eighth place, while Singh—who took the second-most wickets in the competition with 17—reached a career-high ranking of No. 13.

The reordering of ranks extended beyond India. Anrich Nortje, the highest wicket-taker for South Africa during the World Cup, was another significant mover, moving up seven ranks to a career-high No. 2.

Notable climbers were also included in the all-arounder rankings. Marcus Stoinis, Liam Livingstone, Sikandar Raza, and Shakib Al Hasan are all all-round players who moved up one spot apiece to take positions No. 3, 4, 5, and 8, respectively.

The most recent rankings reveal that several players were able to demonstrate their abilities and advance through the ranks during the just-finished T20 World Cup. The new T20 all-around king, Hardik Pandya, is at the forefront of it all; his all-around skill helped India win the World Cup.

FAQs

• Who is the new top all-around player in T20I?

Hardik Pandya! Because of his outstanding play in India’s T20 World Cup victory, he is the new all-rounder from India to occupy this position.

• What distinguished Pandya?

Throughout the tournament, Pandya amassed 144 runs at a strong strike rate and claimed 11 wickets. In the end, his pivotal 3/20 spell proved to be the winning stroke for India.

• Who else of the Indians rose to the top?

Bowler Jasprit Bumrah rose 12 spots to No. 12, and spinners Arshdeep Singh (career-best No. 13) and Kuldeep Yadav (equal eighth) both witnessed increases.

• Do any other significant ranking shifts?

Anrich Nortje of South Africa shot up to the No. 2 spot among bowlers, and all-round players like Livingstone, Raza, Shakib, and Stoinis also had increases in their positions.