Marcus Stoinis becomes ‘The No.1 T20I All-Rounder’, dethrones Afghanistan’s Nabi
'The Hulk' of the Australian team Marcus Stoinis has dethroned Afghanistan's all-rounder Muhammad Nabi and claimed the throne, becoming the No.1 T20I All-rounder as per ICC rankings.
New Delhi: ‘The Hulk’ of the Australian team Marcus Stoinis has dethroned Afghanistan’s all-rounder Muhammad Nabi and claimed the throne, becoming the No.1 T20I All-rounder as per ICC rankings.
The Australian all-rounder’s impressive performance with the bat and bowl fetched him the No.1 spot in the ICC rankings of all-rounders. So far, Marcus has played an extremely crucial role for the Australian side in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024.
Marcus Stoinis’s Consistent and Impactful Performance
The 34-year-old cricketer has recently played in IPL 2024. He represented Lucknow Super Joints. Moreover, The star didn’t fail to create an impact during the tournament. He played 14 matches scoring 388 runs. The highest being 124 not out against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Chepauk.
For his blazing form and consistency in the IPL, Marcus was picked for the T20 World Cup squad of Australia. The star did not disappoint and has been playing a pivotal role for the Kangaroos. His contributions on the field have proven to be lethal for the opponents. Especially 59 off 29 balls against Scotland and a remarkable bowling spell of 2/9 against Namibia. These are the main highlights showcasing Stoini’s extraordinary skill set.
Till now Marcus has blasted 156 runs at an insane average of 78 and a phenomenal strike rate of 190.24. Additionally, his effective bowling has fetched him 6 wickets, forging an all-round impact.
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ICC all-rounder rankings (T20)
With 231 rating points, Stoinis’s consistency and impactful performances have dethroned Afghanistan’s Muhammad Nabi who has dropped into the fourth place. Meanwhile, the Bangladeshi skipper Shakib Al-Hasan and Sri Lankan captain Wanindu Hasaranga have been promoted to 3rd and 2nd spot respectively.
From the India side, Hardik Pandya has climbed up to the 7th spot in the ICC rankings. Hardik’s skill with the ball has been working for India. He has so far clinched 7 wickets in 3 innings in the ongoing tournament.