Wed Nov 20 11:30:00 UTC 2024: **Pandya Tops All-Rounder Rankings, Verma Soars in Latest ICC T20 Rankings**
**Mumbai, India** – Hardik Pandya has ascended to the number one spot in the ICC T20I all-rounder rankings, surpassing Liam Livingstone of England. This marks the second time Pandya has achieved this top ranking. His strong performance in the recent T20I series against South Africa, which included a 39-run unbeaten knock and a 1-wicket haul for 8 runs, propelled him to the top.
Meanwhile, Tilak Varma’s exceptional performance in the same series, featuring back-to-back centuries for a total of 280 runs, has resulted in a remarkable 69-spot jump in the batting rankings. He now sits at a commendable third position. Other notable Indian climbers include Sanju Samson (up 17 places to 22nd) and Varun Chakravarthy (up 36 places to 28th).
India currently boasts a strong presence in the top 10 of both batting and bowling rankings. Three Indians – Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Yashasvi Jaiswal – feature in the top 10 batters, while Arshdeep Singh and Ravi Bishnoi are among the top 10 bowlers. Suryakumar Yadav, however, dropped one position to fourth place.
The South African series also saw strong performances from other players, with Tristan Stubbs gaining three places and Heinrich Klaasen moving up six positions. In other ranking news, Sri Lanka’s spin bowler Maheesh Theekshana is ranked fifth, while Adam Zampa climbed five spots to third. India’s Arshdeep Singh also moved up three places to ninth.
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