New Zealand pacer has reached a major milestone in his career Jacob Duffy secures no.1 T20 rankings in ICC. Duffy replaced West Indies left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein after a remarkable performance in the ongoing T20I series against Pakistan. It is the first time that Duffy has reached the top of the T20I bowling ranks in his career.
Duffy’s Dominant Performance Against Pakistan
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Duffy was in sparkling touch during the series, picking 13 wickets in five games at a remarkable average of 8.38. His exceptional performances were instrumental in New Zealand’s 4-1 series win against Pakistan. His highlight was with a career-best 4 for 14, which had him stand out as one of the most deadly bowlers in the game.
With this rise in the rankings, Duffy moved four positions, overtaking Akeal Hosein, Varun Chakaravarthy, Adil Rashid, and Wanindu Hasaranga to take the number one spot. This success marks him as the first New Zealand bowler to be ranked No.1 in T20I bowling since Ish Sodhi in 2018.
Jacob Duffy’s Career Development in T20 Cricket
Duffy has represented New Zealand since making his T20I debut in 2020 and has slowly garnered a reputation as a steady fast bowler. With 32 wickets taken in 23 matches, his most recent accomplishment adds further credence to his consistency and quality in the shortest format of the game.
Tim Seifert Enters Top 10 Batting Rankings
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New Zealand wicket-keeper batsman Tim Seifert also experienced a big leap in the T20I batting rankings as he moved up five places to No. 8. Seifert played a crucial role for New Zealand in the series against Pakistan and ended with a total of 249 runs at an average of 62.25 from five matches.
His personal best came in the fifth T20I when he smashed 97 not out to ensure that New Zealand successfully chased a total of 129 runs and took the game.
His opener partner, Finn Allen, also ranked higher, ascending a spot to claim the 15th ranking. Australia’s Travis Head, though, holds his No. 1 ranking, followed by India’s Abhishek Sharma at No. 2 and England’s Phil Salt at No. 3.
James Neesham Shines in Allrounders’ Rankings
New Zealand’s James Neesham gained a huge jump in the T20I allrounder rankings to No. 30 after rising 14 places. He impressed in his games against Pakistan with a career-best 5 for 22 in the fifth T20I, demonstrating his capacity to contribute with both bat and ball.
A Landmark Moment for New Zealand Cricket
Jacob Duffy’s ascension to No. 1 in T20I bowling is a giant step for the player as well as New Zealand cricket. His outstanding performance, coupled with the stellar efforts of Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, and James Neesham, indicate New Zealand’s increasing dominance in T20 cricket.
While the Kiwis keep on amassing momentum for upcoming tournaments, Duffy’s achievement will be a central pillar in their quest for international success.
With his current physique, Jacob Duffy is all ready to become a strong contender in the upcoming T20I games and consolidate his position as the world’s top-ranked T20I bowler.
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