Pakistan gamers have gained massive within the newest ICC T20Is rankings, introduced by the governing physique of the sport on Wednesday (September 10).
With the Asia Cup 2025 underway, a number of Pakistan bowlers have handed their workforce a giant enhance by performing properly within the just lately concluded T20I tri-series that additionally featured Afghanistan and the hosts, the UAE.
Males in Inexperienced come out on prime of the UAE T20I Tri Collection
The Males in Inexperienced thrashed Afghanistan by 75 runs within the remaining to clinch the tri-series. Left-arm spinner Sufiyan Muqeem has moved up seven locations to fifteenth total after taking two wickets within the remaining.
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Tempo spearhead Shaheen Afridi has moved up 4 spots to twenty second, whereas leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed has jumped up 39 spots to equal twenty seventh after taking six wickets in two matches.
Pakistan’s left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz was adjudged the Participant of the Collection for his 10-wicket haul and has earned massive within the ICC rankings. He has moved up 13 spots to thirtieth total.
Amongst batsmen, opener Fakhar Zaman has moved up 9 spots to 68th after scoring 155 runs within the tri-series. Sri Lanka star Kusal Perera has additionally gained three locations to maneuver to ninth following his unbeaten half-century towards Zimbabwe in Harare.
Pakistan eye Asia Cup glory
After clinching the tri-series, Pakistan have its eyes set on the Asia Cup. The continental championship obtained underway on Tuesday (September 9) with the match between Afghanistan and the UAE. Pakistan is in Group A together with reigning champions India, the UAE, and Oman.
The highest two groups from every group will qualify for the Tremendous Fours. The Salman Ali Agha-led facet will open their Asia Cup marketing campaign on Friday (September 12) towards Oman earlier than taking up India on September 14. Their remaining group sport towards the UAE is on September 17.
Salman Ali Agha says the workforce is able to do the unthinkable
Talking after successful the Asia Cup, Ali Agha mentioned that he and his teammates are absolutely centered on successful the Asia Cup.
“This collection was powerful for us right here in Sharjah, however our focus was at all times on making ready for the Asia Cup,” Ali Agha mentioned.
“After all, we wished to win, however the larger purpose was preparation. As a workforce, we’ve been constructing properly for the reason that Bangladesh collection. We’re in fine condition, and I consider we’re absolutely prepared for the Asia Cup,” he added.
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