Mark Chapman and Shaheen Shah Afridi have caught the attention of cricket fans everywhere with their outstanding performances in the ongoing five-match T20I series between New Zealand and Pakistan.
Chapman’s exceptional unbeaten 87 off just 42 balls in the third match has earned him a remarkable 12-place jump in the latest weekly update of the ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings, positioning him at 33rd.
On the other hand, left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi displayed his skills by taking three wickets for just 13 runs in the second match, elevating his rank by two spots and landing him in 17th place in the latest rankings.
With the series currently level at 1-1 after three matches, fans eagerly await the next match to see if these two players can continue their impressive performances.
New Zealander
New Zealand’s talented cricketers, Tim Seifert and Ish Sodhi, have both made significant progress in the rankings.
Seifert, a skilled wicketkeeper-batsman, has moved up three places from 27th to 24th, while Sodhi, a talented leg-spinner, has climbed five places from 23rd to 18th position.
Their recent performances have earned them well-deserved recognition and admiration from cricket fans worldwide.
Nepal
Dipendra Singh Airee, the talented cricketer from Nepal, has recently added another feather to his cap. He has become the fourth player from Nepal to join the elite club of the top 50 Men’s T20I Batting Rankings.
His outstanding performance made This remarkable achievement possible when he scored an unbeaten 44 runs against Hong Kong in the highly competitive Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Men’s Premier Cup.
The young and dynamic batsman has proven his mettle on the field and is now being hailed as one of the most promising cricketers from Nepal.
Four Players
Nepal’s cricket has had a remarkable journey, with four players earning a spot in the top 50 rankings in international cricket.
Kushal Bhurtel secured the 27th position in March 2022, Paras Khadka reached the 42nd position in September 2019, and Rohit Paudel secured the 45th position in March 2024.
Additionally, Karan KC is ranked 50th in the bowlers’ rankings, which is a significant achievement for Nepal’s cricket.
Moreover, Sompal Kami, a bowler from Nepal, has shown outstanding performance, moving up 16 places to secure the 92nd position amongst bowlers.
Dipendra Singh Airee has become the highest-ranked all-rounder from Nepal, positioned at 11th in the all-rounders’ rankings, while Kaushal Malla is ranked 25th in the same category.
Hong Kong and UAE
Regarding batters, Anshuman Rath from Hong Kong has climbed seven places to reach the 70th position, while Alishan Sharafu from the United Arab Emirates has jumped 29 to secure the 88th position.
These players deserve recognition for their dedication and effort in contributing to the ACC Men’s Premier Cup. Their remarkable performances have led to their current rankings in international cricket.
Source from ICC
