Pakistan National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Players Rankings | ICC ODI Player Rankings
The stage is set for an exciting encounter as Pakistan and South Africa gear up for the 2nd ODI of the South Africa tour of Pakistan, 2025, scheduled to be played today at the Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad. The match will begin at 3:00 PM local time.
As both sides look to gain an upper hand in the series, this article takes a closer look at the ICC ODI Player Rankings, highlighting the top performers from both teams across batting, bowling, and all-round categories.
When it comes to batting, Pakistan’s Babar Azam, known for his consistency and elegant stroke play, continues to hold a place among the world’s best at No. 5. For South Africa, although no batsman features in the top ten at the moment, their players have been steadily improving, with several pushing to break into the elite list soon. In bowling, South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj proudly holds the No. 2 position, reflecting his remarkable control and match-winning spells in the middle overs.
ICC ODI Batting Rankings
| pos | Team | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Ind | Rohit Sharma | 781 |
| 02 | Afg | Ibrahim Zadran | 764 |
| 03 | NZ | Daryl Mitchell | 746 |
| 04 | Ind | Shubman Gill | 745 |
| 05 | Pak | Babar Azam | 728 |
| 06 | Ind | Virat Kohli | 725 |
| 07 | SL | Charith Asalanka | 716 |
| 08 | Ire | Harry Tector | 708 |
| 09 | Ind | Shreyas Iyer | 700 |
| 10 | WI | Shai Hope | 690 |
ICC ODI Bowling Rankings
| pos | Team | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Afg | Rashid Khan | 710 |
| 02 | SA | Keshav Maharaj | 673 |
| 03 | Eng | Jofra Archer | 670 |
| 04 | SL | Maheesh Theekshana | 659 |
| 05 | Nam | Bernard Scholtz | 645 |
| 06 | Ind | Kuldeep Yadav | 634 |
| 07 | NZ | Mitchell Santner | 631 |
| 08 | Aus | Josh Hazlewood | 628 |
| 09 | NZ | Matt Henry | 615 |
| 10 | SL | Wanindu Hasaranga | 607 |
ICC ODI All-Rounder Rankings
| pos | Team | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Afg | Azmatullah Omarzai | 334 |
| 02 | Zim | Sikandar Raza | 302 |
| 03 | Afg | Mohammad Nabi | 285 |
| 04 | Ban | Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 273 |
| 05 | Afg | Rashid Khan | 257 |
| 06 | NZ | Mitchell Santner | 251 |
| 07 | NZ | Michael Bracewell | 245 |
| 08 | Ind | Axar Patel | 229 |
| 09 | Scot | Brandon McMullen | 228 |
| 10 | SL | Wanindu Hasaranga | 210 |
