Livingstone Tops T20I All-Rounder Rankings After Dominant Series Against Australia!

England’s Liam Livingstone has surged to the top of the T20I All-Rounder rankings after delivering a string of remarkable performances against Australia in the ongoing T20I series.

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September 18, 2024

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England’s Liam Livingstone has surged to the top of the T20I All-Rounder rankings after delivering a string of remarkable performances against Australia in the ongoing T20I series. Livingstone's contributions with both bat and ball have not only secured victories for England but also propelled him to a career-high rating in the ICC rankings.

Match-Winning Performance in Second T20I

Livingstone was named Player of the Match in the second T20I, where he showcased his exceptional skills by smashing 87 runs off 47 balls. His aggressive innings helped England set a challenging target for Australia. To complement his batting, Livingstone also delivered a brilliant spell of bowling, taking 2 wickets for just 16 runs in 3 overs. His all-round performance played a key role in England’s victory, earning him widespread praise.

Consistent Series Success

Livingstone's rise to the top of the rankings is the result of consistent performances throughout the series. In the first T20I, he made another strong impact by taking 3 wickets for 22 runs and scoring 37 crucial runs. His ability to perform under pressure with both bat and ball has been a major asset for the England team.

Ranking Milestone

With a new rating of 253 points, Livingstone now holds a commanding 42-point lead over Australia's Marcus Stoinis, who sits in second place with 211 points. Following Stoinis are Sikandar Raza from Zimbabwe with 208 points and Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan with 206 points. This achievement marks a significant milestone in Livingstone’s career, solidifying his status as one of the world’s top all-rounders.

Improvements in Batting and Bowling Rankings

Livingstone’s success hasn’t been limited to the all-rounder rankings. His powerful batting display saw him jump 17 places in the T20I Batting Rankings, now sitting at 33rd overall. Meanwhile, Australia’s Josh Inglis made an impressive move into the top ten after scoring 37 and 42 runs in the series, further highlighting the competitive nature of the current rankings.

In the Bowling Rankings, spinners continue to dominate, with Australia’s Adam Zampa climbing above South Africa’s Anrich Nortje. Zampa now holds a rating of 662, just one point behind Wanindu Hasaranga of Sri Lanka. England’s Adil Rashid remains at the top with a rating of 721, having consistently taken wickets throughout the series.

Notable ODI Rankings Movements

In addition to the T20I movements, there have been significant changes in the ODI All-Rounder Rankings. Namibia’s Gerhard Erasmus has climbed to fifth position after impressive performances against the USA, contributing with both bat and ball. USA captain Monak Patel has also broken into the top 50, thanks to his half-century in the same match, reflecting his growing influence in international cricket.

Livingstone’s rise to the top of the T20I all-rounder rankings signifies his growing stature in the game, and with upcoming series, he is expected to further cement his position among the elite cricketers in the world.