Zimbabwe all-rounder has claimed the top spot in the latest ICC ODI rankings for all-rounders after strong performances in the two-match series against Sri Lanka in Harare.
Raza struck a quickfire 87-ball 92 in the opener and followed it up with an unbeaten 59 even as Zimbabwe lost both matches. His efforts helped him surpass Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai in the rankings.
The 39-year-old also moved up in the ODI batting rankings, climbing nine spots to 22nd thanks to his consecutive half-centuries.
Following their comprehensive 2-0 win over the Chevrons, Sri Lankan players enjoyed upward movement in the latest rankings. Pathum Nissanka, who had scores of 122 and 76 in the two games, surged to the 13th spot, while Janith Liyanage climbed to 29th in the ODI batting rankings. In the bowling rankings, pacers Asitha Fernando (up six spots to 31st) and Dilshan Madushanka (up eight spots to 52nd) were the biggest gainers among Sri Lankans.
Published on Sep 03, 2025
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