After steering India to a thrilling win against Pakistan, Hardik Pandya jumped to his best-ever ranking on the latest ICC T20I all-rounders list.
He rose eight places in the latest ICC rankings and now occupies the 5th spot.
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During the India-Pakistan clash in Asia Cup, Hardik produced a brilliant all-round display, claiming 3 for 25 with the ball before smashing an all-important 17-ball 33* during the run-chase. It was his strike that sealed the game for India in the final over.
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Meanwhile, Hardik's IPL teammate and Afghanistan ace spinner Rashid Khan gained two spots in the ICC T20I bowlers rankings and currently is at the third spot, behind Josh Hazlewood and Tabraiz Shamsi in first and second.
Rashid's compatriot Mujeeb Ur Rahman has also been rewarded for his superb outing so far in the Asia Cup as he's now among the top 10 bowlers in the format. He jumped seven places and currently is at 8th position behind India's Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who is at 7th.