Shaheen Shah Afridi Soars to World No. 1 ODI Bowler Ranking
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Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has achieved the top spot in the ODI bowler rankings, marking the first time he has secured the number one ranking in any format of the game. This accomplishment comes on the heels of Shaheen’s outstanding performance during the 2023 World Cup in India, where he delivered a match-winning spell against Bangladesh at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
In this crucial game, the towering left-arm pacer claimed three vital wickets, elevating his total wicket count to 16, which tied him for the leading wicket-taker position with Australian spinner Adam Zampa.
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Afridi’s consistent and influential displays on the field not only propelled him to the coveted top ranking but also caused significant shifts in the ODI bowling rankings. Josh Hazlewood of Australia, the previous top-ranked bowler, now holds the second position, while India’s Mohammed Siraj, formerly ranked second, has dropped to third place. South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj currently occupies the fourth spot.
Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav and Afghanistan’s Mujeeb Ur Rahman have made noteworthy advances, climbing two positions each to secure the seventh and eighth spots, respectively.
ODI Bowling Rankings:
- Shaheen Afridi (PAK) – 673
- Josh Hazlewood (AUS) – 663
- Mohammed Siraj (IND) – 656
- Keshav Maharaj (SA) – 651
- Trent Boult (NZ) – 649
- Rashid Khan (AFG) – 648
- Kuldeep Yadav (IND) – 646
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman (AFG) – 641
- Adam Zampa (AUS) – 637
- Mohammad Nabi
Fans have high hopes that Shaheen Shah Afridi will maintain his exceptional form in the upcoming crucial matches against New Zealand and England in the World Cup.
The success of the Men in Green largely hinges on their formidable pace attack, aiming to secure victories and possibly secure a coveted semi-final spot in this global event. Presently, Babar Azam and his team are looking to South Africa to emerge victorious against the in-form New Zealand side in Pune.
