India all-rounder Axar Patel has climbed into the top 10 of the latest ICC ODI all-rounders’ rankings following his outstanding performance in the first ODI against England at Edgbaston. The left-arm spinner moved up three places to ninth with 213 rating points, further cementing his reputation as one of India’s most valuable white-ball cricketers.
Axar starred with both bat and ball in India’s convincing six-wicket victory, playing a crucial role in helping the visitors take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. He first dismantled England’s batting lineup with impressive figures of 4/62, then delivered an unbeaten 57 off just 52 balls in the chase. His match-winning partnership with Washington Sundar guided India to the 259-run target with 28 balls to spare.
The all-round display also earned Axar significant gains across the ICC ODI rankings. He jumped 18 places to 73rd in the batting rankings and climbed two spots to 42nd among ODI bowlers. His steady rise reflects the growing importance of his all-round abilities in India’s limited-overs setup.
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India’s return to ODI cricket came after a disappointing 4-0 T20I series defeat against England. However, the comeback of senior players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah immediately strengthened the side.
Axar Patel continues to climb India all-time wicket charts!
Axar Patel goes past Ashish Nehra and Siraj to become India 21st-highest wicket-taker in international cricket with 237 wickets!
The dependable all-rounder has achieved this impressive milestone in just 190 innings pic.twitter.com/OA0qKoSXCV
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Gill was among the standout performers in Birmingham, smashing 80 off 75 balls before retiring hurt. His fluent knock, featuring 11 boundaries and a six, earned him 12 additional rating points in the ICC ODI batting rankings. The Indian opener now trails world No. 1 batter Daryl Mitchell by just 11 rating points.
Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah also enjoyed a successful return, picking up a wicket and climbing to 24th in the ICC ODI bowling rankings.
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Meanwhile, Washington Sundar’s unbeaten 52 saw him rise 16 places to 55th in the ODI all-rounders’ rankings. With confidence high after the Edgbaston victory, Axar Patel will look to continue his impressive form when India face England in the second ODI at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.
