Hardik Pandya has achieved the No.1 spot in the ICC Men’s T20I all-rounder ranking after his outstanding performance in the T20 World Cup 2024. He moved up two places to tie with Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga as the top T20I all-rounder.
As Team India’s vice-captain, Pandya made significant contributions with both bat and ball, playing a key role in their World Cup victory. He was the hero of the final against South Africa at Kensington Oval in Barbados on June 29.
Throughout the tournament, Pandya delivered crucial performances, providing important runs down the order and key breakthroughs with the ball. His standout moment came in the final when he took the vital wickets of Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller, turning the match in India’s favor as they defended a target of 177 runs.
Pandya concluded the tournament impressively, scoring 144 runs at a strike rate of 151.57 in six innings and taking 11 wickets in eight matches, with his best figures of 3/20 in the final and an economy rate of 7.64.
Hardik Pandya Becomes No.1 in ICC T20I All-Rounder Rankings
Hardik Pandya climbed two places to become the first Indian to reach the No. 1 spot in the ICC T20I all-rounders’ rankings on Wednesday. This achievement follows India’s title-winning performance in the recent T20 World Cup.
The 30-year-old delivered a crucial performance in the final on July 29, taking 3/20, including the key wickets of half-centurion Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller. This performance helped him tie with Sri Lankan star Wanindu Hasaranga as the top-ranked men’s T20I all-rounder.
Hardik Pandya rises to No.1 in the latest ICC Men's T20I All-rounder Rankings 🔝
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— ICC (@ICC) July 3, 2024After a challenging IPL season as the new captain of Mumbai Indians, where fans often booed him, Pandya made a remarkable comeback in the T20 World Cup held in the USA and the Caribbean.
Pandya contributed significantly with both bat and ball. He scored 144 runs with a strike rate of over 150 and took 11 crucial wickets. His standout performance was in the final against South Africa. With the Proteas needing just 30 runs from 30 balls, Pandya sparked a collapse by dismissing Klaasen with the first ball of the 17th over.
He then bowled a nail-biting final over, successfully defending 16 runs and securing a seven-run victory for India, earning them their second T20 World Cup title.
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Bumrah Climbs in Bowlers’ Rankings
In the latest T20I all-rounder rankings, several players made significant moves. Marcus Stoinis, Sikandar Raza, Shakib Al Hasan, and Liam Livingstone each advanced one spot, while Mohammad Nabi dropped four spots, exiting the top five.
In men’s T20I bowling rankings, South Africa’s Anrich Nortje reached a career-best 2nd place, climbing seven spots to sit just behind top-ranked Adil Rashid with 675 rating points.
Player of the Tournament, Jasprit Bumrah, made a notable jump of 12 spots, securing the 12th position, his highest since late 2020.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q.1. How did Hardik Pandya achieve the No.1 spot in the ICC Men’s T20I all-rounder rankings?
Ans. Hardik Pandya achieved the No.1 spot by delivering outstanding performances in the T20 World Cup 2024, scoring 144 runs and taking 11 wickets.
Q.2. Who did Hardik Pandya tie with for the top T20I all-rounder ranking?
Ans. Hardik Pandya tied with Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga for the top T20I all-rounder ranking.
Q.3. What were Hardik Pandya’s key contributions in the T20 World Cup 2024 final?
Ans. In the final, Pandya took crucial wickets of Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller, helping India defend a target of 177 runs against South Africa.
Q.4. How did Jasprit Bumrah perform in the latest T20I rankings?
Ans. Jasprit Bumrah jumped 12 spots to secure the 12th position in the men’s T20I bowling rankings, his highest since late 2020.
Q.5. What was Anrich Nortje’s achievement in the latest T20I bowling rankings?
Ans. Anrich Nortje reached a career-best 2nd place in the men’s T20I bowling rankings, climbing seven spots.
