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Nahid Rana Achieves Career-Best 12th in ICC ODI Bowling Rankings

Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana has achieved a career-best ranking of 12th in the ICC men's ODI bowling rankings following his exceptional performance against Zimbabwe.

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Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana has been rewarded for his record-breaking performance against Zimbabwe, climbing 17 places to a career-best 12th in the latest ICC men's ODI bowling rankings released today. Nahid produced the best bowling figures by a Bangladeshi in ODI history, returning 6-21 in the first ODI against Zimbabwe in Harare. His spell surpassed the previous national record of 6-26, jointly held by Mashrafe Bin Mortaza and Rubel Hossain.

Record-Breaking Performance

Despite Bangladesh's 25-run defeat while chasing a modest target of 142, Nahid's outstanding display earned him the biggest rise among Bangladeshi bowlers in the updated rankings. His figures of 6-21 not only broke the national record but also highlighted his potential as a key player in the team's bowling lineup.

Impact on Other Bangladeshi Bowlers

Mehidy Hasan Miraz, the highest-ranked Bangladesh bowler, slipped one place to ninth. Shoriful Islam dropped three places to 21st, Mustafizur Rahman fell four spots to 27th and leg-spinner Rishad Hossain slipped eight places to 73rd. Taskin Ahmed, who claimed two wickets in the opening ODI, retained his 29th position.

Batting Rankings

Bangladesh's batting struggles were also reflected in the latest rankings, with no batter making progress during the weekly update. Tanzid Hasan Tamim dropped one place to 38th, Litton Das slipped to 61st, Soumya Sarkar fell five places to 70th and captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz dropped four places to 72nd. Towhid Hridoy and Najmul Hossain Shanto remained unchanged at 20th and 30th respectively.

All-Rounders' Rankings

In the ODI all-rounders' rankings, Bangladesh saw little movement, although Nahid advanced 31 places to 66th following his all-round ranking update. This significant jump in the all-rounders' rankings further underscores Nahid's growing influence on the team.

Significance for Bangladesh Cricket

Nahid Rana's rise in the ICC rankings is a positive sign for Bangladesh cricket. His performance not only boosts his individual ranking but also provides a morale lift for the team. As Bangladesh continues to develop its cricketing talent, Nahid's success serves as an inspiration for other young bowlers in the squad.

Source: BSS

FAQ

What were Nahid Rana's bowling figures in the match against Zimbabwe?
Nahid Rana returned figures of 6-21 in the first ODI against Zimbabwe.
How many places did Nahid Rana climb in the ICC ODI bowling rankings?
Nahid Rana climbed 17 places to reach a career-best 12th position.
Who held the previous best bowling figures by a Bangladeshi in ODIs?
The previous best bowling figures were 6-26, jointly held by Mashrafe Bin Mortaza and Rubel Hossain.

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