Mohammed Siraj Claims Top Spot in ICC Men’s ODI Bowling Rankings; Klaasen and Malan Surge in Batting Rankings

The recent MRF Tyres ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings update has witnessed significant shifts, owing to stellar performances from several players.
Mohammed Siraj’s sensational display in Colombo, decimating Sri Lanka for just 50 runs, has propelled him to the summit of the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s ODI Bowling Rankings. His staggering spell of 6/21 during the Asia Cup secured him the top spot, a position he last held in March 2023 before being displaced by Josh Hazlewood.
With 10 wickets in the tournament at an impressive average of 12.2, Siraj ascended eight spots in the latest rankings, surpassing top-tier bowlers such as Hazlewood, Trent Boult, Rashid Khan, and Mitchell Starc.
Afghanistan’s spin duo, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid Khan, also surged in the rankings to claim the fourth and fifth positions, respectively, among the top 10 bowlers.
In a standout performance, South African spinner Keshav Maharaj, returning from injury, made significant strides, climbing ten places to 15th in the rankings. His pivotal 4-33 in the fifth ODI against an opposition secured eight wickets in the series at an average of 16.87 and an economy rate of 4.07.
Meanwhile, the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings saw notable movements. Heinrich Klaasen’s stunning innings in the fourth ODI against Australia, scoring 174 at an astonishing strike rate of 209.64 in Centurion, propelled him 20 places higher to ninth in the rankings.
Dawid Malan shone in England’s ODI series versus New Zealand, emerging as the top run-scorer with 277 runs at an average of 92.33 and a strike rate of 105.72. His stellar performance has landed him at a career-best 13th place in the ODI Rankings.
Ben Stokes, marking his ODI return with a brilliant 182 at The Oval, has surged to the 36th position in the ODI Batting Rankings, displaying his impactful presence in the limited-overs format.

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