Pakistan have a one-two at the top of the ICC ODI batting rankings, with opener Fakhar Zaman moving eight places up to achieve a career-best second spot, only behind his captain Babar Azam. Fakhar has scored back-to-back centuries in Rawalpindi in the ongoing five-match series against New Zealand, while Babar has hit 49 and 65 in the two matches.

ICC Men’s ODI Rankings: Fakhar Zaman reaches No. 2 –

Fakhar made 117 in the chase of 289 in the first ODI and followed it up with 180 not out in the second as Pakistan chased down 337, taking them 2-0 up in the five-series. His previous best ranking in the format was No. 7, which he reached in April 2021.

Fakhar Zaman, the Pakistani opener, has made significant gains in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings, positioning himself as the closest contender to Babar Azam's top ranking. pic.twitter.com/QkCNvQagnZ

— Startup Pakistan (@PakStartup) May 3, 2023

With Fakhar moving up, South Africa’s Rassie van der Dussen has slipped one place down to No. 3, while India’s Shubman Gill is at No. 4. Pakistan also have Fakhar’s opening partner Imam-ul-Haq rounding off the top five after scores of 60 and 25 in the two ODIs.

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