By Anas Ahmed 
West Indies’ Roston Chase and captain Shai Hope have soared to career-best positions in the latest ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings, reflecting their standout performances in the ongoing T20I series against Australia. Despite trailing 2-0 in the five-match series, the Caribbean duo has given fans something to celebrate with their ranking breakthroughs.
Chase Emerges as a Top-Tier All-Rounder
All-rounder Roston Chase, known more for his red-ball pedigree, continues to evolve into a dependable T20 performer. His explosive 60 off 32 balls in the first T20I and a total of 76 runs across two matches have pushed him 37 places up to 98th in the batting rankings. More significantly, his consistent all-round efforts have elevated him to a career-best second spot in the T20I all-rounder rankings, now only behind India’s Hardik Pandya.
Chase’s rise underscores the growing value of his dual skillset in the T20 format. His previous best ranking in this category was eighth, achieved in late 2024. The latest leap positions him firmly among the elite in global T20 cricket.
Hope Reaches New Heights in Batting Rankings
Meanwhile, West Indies T20I skipper Shai Hope continues to impress in the shortest format. With 64 runs in two games, including a calculated 39-ball 55 in the series opener, Hope has broken into the top 10 of the ICC T20I Batting Rankings for the first time, sitting at a career-best 10th position. Known for his composure under pressure, Hope’s rise highlights his adaptability across formats.
Other Movers in the Rankings
Beyond the West Indian duo, Mitchell Marsh, Australia’s T20I captain, gained three places to reach 23rd among batters. Fellow Aussie Cameron Green surged 34 positions to 88th, thanks to his recent match-winning performance.
Brandon King of the West Indies also advanced four spots to 30th, while Tanzid Hasan and Towhid Hridoy from Bangladesh made strides into the top 40, showcasing the depth of emerging talent.
In the bowling department, Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman re-entered the top 10 after his recent exploits, jumping 17 places to 9th. Teammates Mehedi Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sahib, and Shoriful Islam also saw upward movement, bolstering Bangladesh’s T20I bowling stock.
From New Zealand, Matt Henry and Ish Sodhi made modest gains, while Sean Abbott of Australia and Abrar Ahmed of Pakistan also rose in the rankings, reflecting a competitive mix of bowling talent across nations.