He put up some scintillating performances in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) will be extremely happy with one of their signings for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season after he climbed to the apex of the latest ICC all-rounder rankings.
Afghanistan star Azmatullah Omarzai, who was picked up by the PBKS for INR 2.4 crores, put up some scintillating performances in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 to claim the top spot. Despite Afghanistan getting eliminated after the group stages, Omarzai’s stats are in the top rung.
In three games, the 24-year-old was the second-highest run-scorer for his side, with 126 runs at an average of 42. He was also the top wicket-taker for Afghanistan, with seven scalps to his name.
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The Punjab Kings roster is loaded with quality all-rounders in the likes of Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen, and Marcus Stoinis. They are likely to get the nod ahead of the Afghanistan star. However, Omarzai’s recent performance will make the PBKS management think twice before keeping him out of the playing XI.
Azmatullah Omarzai can come in place of New Zealand’s Lockie Ferguson in the playing XI. Both players are exceptional pacers, but Omarzai might hold a slight advantage over the Kiwi, given his ability to contribute with the bat.
On the other hand, Ferguson can be crucial in the middle and death overs, thanks to his precision in delivering yorkers which makes him a strong contender. It remains to be seen which way the PBKS management opts to go when the season kickstarts.
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