Abrar Ahmed Sits Top of ICC Men's T20I Rankings
LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Sep, 2026) Abrar Ahmed has achieved the top spot in the ICC Men’s T20I rankings, announced today. The 28-year-old, who has featured in 10 Tests, 19 ODIs, and 38 T20Is, boasts 133 international wickets to his name.
Abrar has climbed to the top for the first time in his career, surpassing Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan. He also ranks second in the ODI bowling rankings, while Rashid tops that format with 39 rating points separating them.
Abrar made his Test debut in December 2022 against England, his ODI debut in November 2024 against Zimbabwe, and his T20I debut in April 2024 against New Zealand in Rawalpindi. This year, he has featured in nine T20Is for Pakistan, taking 15 wickets, including six in three matches against Australia in January/February.
Abrar is currently part of the Pakistan squad for the Asian Games in Japan. The squad is engaging in a four-day training session in Karachi, concluding on Thursday.
Talking to PCB Digital from Karachi, Abrar expressed his pride: "When you start playing cricket, you dream of representing Pakistan. Once achieved, the next dream is to become world number one. I'm proud to achieve this while representing my country."
He credited his teammates for their unwavering support, acknowledging their role in his journey and boosting his confidence.
"My aim for the Asian Games is to perform well and contribute to Pakistan winning matches, hopefully returning home with a gold medal," Abrar concluded.