Sikandar Raza is a Pakistani-born Zimbabwean international cricketer and currently one of the leading all-rounders in world cricket, having recently achieved the No. 1 spot in the ICC ODI All-Rounder rankings in September 2025. He is renowned for his right-handed batting and off-spin bowling, captaining Zimbabwe’s T20I team and contributing significantly across formats.
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Ranking Achievement
- Raza became the number one ODI all-rounder after playing brilliantly against Sri Lanka in Harare. He scored 92 runs in one match and 59 in another, and also bowled very economically, even though Zimbabwe lost the series.
- He now holds 302 ICC rating points as the leading ODI all-rounder, surpassing Azmatullah Omarzai (296) and Mohammad Nabi (292) of Afghanistan.
- This achievement marks Raza’s first time as number 1, after previously reaching second place in December 2023.
Recent Performance
- In the two-match series versus Sri Lanka, Raza aggregated 151 runs and picked up a wicket, showcasing his value with both bat and ball despite Zimbabwe’s defeats.
- His steady performances have moved him up nine spots to 22nd in the ODI batting rankings, and he is now ranked 38th among bowlers.
Historical Context and Impact
- Raza’s rise is historic for Zimbabwe, as he is the first from his country to attain this world number 1 distinction in ODI all-rounders.
- At age 39, Raza’s impact and leadership for Zimbabwe cricket have been widely recognized, with recent form magnifying his role as a key player over the past year.
Current Top-5 ODI All-Rounder
| Rank | Player | Team | Rating |
| 1. | Sikandar Raza | Zimbabwe | 302 |
| 2. | Azmatullah Omarzai | Afghanistan | 296 |
| 3. | Mohammad Nabi | Afghanistan | 292 |
| 4. | Mehidy Hasan Miraz | Bangladesh | 249 |
| 5. | Michael Bracewell | New Zealand | 246 |
Cricket Stats
Career Batting Stats
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike-rate | 100s/50s |
| Tests | 21 | 1,369 | 33.39 | 55.49 | 1/10 |
| ODIs | 151 | 4,325 | 36.04 | 85.75 | 7/22 |
| T20Is | 109 | 2,487 | 25.91 | 135.24 | 1/15 |
| FC | 70 | 4,545 | 36.36 | 59.83 | 7/25 |
| List A | 250 | 7,314 | 35.85 | 85.33 | 12/36 |
Career Bowling Stats
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Average | Economy |
| Tests | 21 | 40 | 44.48 | 3.21 |
| ODIs | 151 | 93 | 43.11 | 4.85 |
| T20Is | 109 | 81 | 23.81 | 6.96 |
| FC | 70 | 83 | 37.06 | 3.27 |
Sikandar Raza’s all-round excellence and historic ranking highlight a proud moment for Zimbabwe cricket and affirm his status as one of the world’s premier ODI all-rounders.
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