Nahid Rana made a huge leap in the ICC ODI bowling rankings after his match-winning spell against Australia in Mirpur.
The Bangladesh fast bowler climbed 23 places to reach 24th in the latest ICC rankings with 535 rating points. Rana had previously been ranked 47th.
The jump came after his impressive performance in the first ODI against Australia at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. The 22-year-old took 4 wickets for 41 runs in 10 overs and regularly troubled the Australian batters with pace and bounce.
Bangladesh beat Australia in an ODI for the first time in 21 years, and Rana played a major role in the victory.
His rapid rise has followed a strong run of form in international cricket. Rana earlier won consecutive Player of the Series awards against Pakistan and New Zealand, taking eight wickets in each series.
Despite Rana’s surge, Mehidy Hasan Miraz remains Bangladesh’s highest-ranked ODI bowler. The Bangladesh captain stays eighth in the world rankings with 618 rating points.
Among Bangladesh batters, Towhid Hridoy continues to hold the top national position in the ODI rankings, although he slipped one place from 26th to 27th.
The rankings also carry added importance for Bangladesh as they chase direct qualification for next year’s ODI World Cup. Teams must finish inside the top nine to secure automatic qualification.
Bangladesh currently hold ninth place with 86 rating points, and their position remains unchanged in the latest update.
Rana’s rise highlights the growing impact of Bangladesh’s pace attack. With consistent performances against major teams, the young fast bowler has quickly become one of the most exciting names in the ODI format.
