It’s been a rough week for the Pakistan cricket team, and the latest ICC T20I Rankings now reflect it. The latest update by the International Cricket Council paints a gloomy picture for the Men in Green, who are currently trailing 2-0 in the three-match series against Bangladesh in Mirpur.
A Slide Down the Ladder
The rankings dip didn’t come out of the blue. Pakistan’s performances in the first two games have been well below par, and the numbers tell the full story.
Take Mohammad Haris, for instance. The wicket-keeper managed just four runs in two matches and has now dropped 20 spots to 50th in the batting rankings.
Saim Ayub, the stylish left-hander many hoped would shine on this tour, hasn’t fared any better. After scoring just seven runs across both games, he’s slipped three places to 64th.
Middle-order batter Hassan Nawaz has had a nightmare outing so far. Two ducks in two games saw him tumble a massive 22 spots, crashing down to 68th place.
Even skipper Salman Ali Agha couldn’t steady the ship. With just 12 runs from 32 balls, he’s now down 18 places to 93rd. It’s been a forgettable few days for the entire top and middle order.
Fakhar, Abbas Offer a Sliver of Positivity
Amid all the gloom, Fakhar Zaman gave Pakistan fans something to cheer about. His 44-run knock in the opening game was one of the few moments of resistance, and it’s helped him climb eight spots to 79th in the batting charts.
And while Abbas Afridi dropped two spots in the bowling rankings to 22nd, he’s made a noticeable impact with the bat. Scores of 22 and 19 in the lower order saw him leap 26 places to 45th in the T20I all-rounders’ list.
Injuries and Absences Take a Toll
Injuries have also played a part in Pakistan’s downward trend. Haris Rauf, still recovering from injury, has slipped four spots to 24th among bowlers. Shaheen Afridi, also absent from the squad, dropped two spots to 36th.
But one bright development came from mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed. He climbed 12 places to 49th after turning in steady performances, showing that persistence still pays off even when the team’s overall form is patchy.
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