Mohammed Siraj, an Indian fast bowler, has recaptured the top spot in the most recent ICC ODI bowler rankings, which were published on September 20, 2023. Siraj has risen significantly in the rankings, moving up six spots from his prior position in seventh place. The Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has now been passed by the Indian pacer.
Mohammed Siraj outstanding performance in the Asia Cup was crucial to his rise in the rankings. In addition to helping India win the match, his outstanding 6/21 performance in the championship also propelled him to the top of the ODI bowling rankings. The Hyderabad-born great bowler put up incredible performances throughout the competition, taking ten wickets at an average of 12.2.
By outperforming renowned bowlers like Hazlewood, Trent Boult, Rashid Khan, and Mitchell Starc, Mohammed Siraj cemented his reputation as the top ODI bowler in the world.
Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, two Afghan spinners, saw increases in their ranks as well, rising to the fourth and fifth spots, respectively, in the top 10.
Keshav Maharaj of South Africa demonstrated an excellent recovery after recovering from an injury, surpassing the top positions. Maharaj was essential in the Proteas’ five-match ODI series triumph, which they achieved despite dropping the first two games.
His outstanding performance led to eight wickets in the series at an average of 16.87 and an economy rate of just 4.07, including a staggering 4-33 in the fifth ODI. He rose ten spots from his previous career high to the 15th position thanks to this great performance.
Heinrich Klaasen of South Africa earned a berth in the top 10 of the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings as a result of his brilliant performance against Australia. Klaasen’s record-breaking ODI performance, which included 174 runs at an astounding 209.64 strike rate, was crucial to South Africa’s resounding 164-run triumph. With this outstanding performance, Klaasen rose an incredible 20 spots in the rankings, landing him in ninth place.