Varun Chakravarthy Slips to Third in ICC T20I Rankings as Jacob Duffy Claims Top Spot
New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy has risen to the top of the ICC Men’s T20I Bowler Rankings for the first time, following his stellar performances in the recent T20I series against Pakistan. Duffy claimed a series-high 13 wickets at an average of 8.38, helping New Zealand secure a commanding 4-1 series victory. His efforts included a record-equalling feat for most wickets in a five-match T20I series for the Black Caps. This achievement marks Duffy as the first New Zealander to hold the No. 1 ranking in men’s T20I bowling since IshSodhi in 2018.
Duffy’s rise sees him surpass West Indies spinner AkealHosein, India’s Varun Chakravarthy, Adil Rashid, and WaninduHasaranga. His consistent performances have solidified his place as a key figure in New Zealand’s bowling attack.
Meanwhile, New Zealand batter Tim Seifert also climbed the rankings after an outstanding series against Pakistan. Scoring 249 runs at an average of 62.25, including a match-winning 97* in the final game, Seifert earned the Player of the Series title and rose five spots to eighth in the T20I batters’ rankings.
New Zealand’s dominance against Pakistan highlights their depth and quality across formats, with Duffy and Seifert leading their charge in international cricket.