Where Does Shakib Al Hasan Rank in Terms of Overall Impact Among All ILT20 All-Rounders

The way most people discuss Shakib Al Hasan is with hushed reverence, which is normally reserved for the ultimate Gods of the Game. We’re talking about the only human who has ranked 1 All-Rounder in all three formats at the same time. This guy is also the first to break through the barrier of 7000 runs & 500 wickets in T20 History.

The data from the 2025/26 season paints a picture of a player who is “solid” rather than “spectacular.” While his reputation writes checks for match-winning dominance, his current ILT20 bank statement shows him as a middle-tier asset. Is this a case of a legend pacing himself, or has the league’s intensity simply outpaced the veteran’s current output?

Navigating the Disconnect Between Legacy and Current Output

If you simply glance at a batting average of 33, you might nod your head and say, “That’s decent.” And you’d be right, it is decent. But in the high-octane economy of the ILT20, “decent” places you 15th on the list of players who feature on both batting and bowling leaderboards. That is the statistical definition of the middle of the pack.

While it’s absurd to think that a franchise (e.g., KKR) or national team winner (in his case) that has been carried by this player would be ranked 15th in general, there are no statistics that back up this statement. While he may be the anchor for his side in the final stages of the match, he has not created the same type of excitement and explosiveness that some of the top players in the world have provided. While he is the steady hand that holds things together, he is now a supporting actor to the main character.

Why Middle-Tier Metrics Don’t Match the Nameplate

These doubts are further fueled by looking at the bowling charts. Historically, Shakib’s left-arm spin could completely shut down run chases and break up partnerships. But, in the 2025/26 ILT20 season, Shakib was notably missing from the top 15 wicket takers, which lessens the all-rounder value of his contribution greatly in this format. This format is where dots are the most valuable commodity, and each wicket is worth a diamond.

Players such as Jordan Cox, Waqar Salamkheil, and Azmatullah Omarzai have taken some of the brightest young stars with a lot of potential and are now leading the way in what can bring the most variance in T20 cricket, which will win you games. Shakib has an incredible amount of experience, and he has all of the pieces of the puzzle regarding strategy for the team, but the amount of actual damage (breakthroughs) he creates compared to the top tier of the league has fallen off greatly.

The Struggle to Keep Pace with The League’s Elite

Sports fans watching live from Sportslivehub are experiencing an interesting but somewhat depressing transformation. The visual evidence supports what we’ve seen through numbers; Shakib remains as skilled a cricketer as he ever was; however, the unbreakable aura he had previously developed around his skills is slowly eroding in this specific arena. The current T-20 format promotes the extremely aggressive nature of the sport, and the more the player has to specialize in at least one area to continue ranking among the best.

How will Shakib rate as per pure ILT20 2025/26 statistics? As a veteran who is stable with a franchise but currently has no hand in winning it, he sits somewhere in the middle of all franchises. Shakib being Shakib – he could get a five-for tomorrow and become relevant again; however, at present, he is a legendary player, surrounded by mere mortals, and he looks quite mortal.

FAQs

1. What is Shakib Al Hasan’s batting rank among all-rounders in the ILT20?

He currently ranks 15th in batting average among players who appear on both the batting and bowling leaderboards.

2. How does his ILT20 performance compare to his global T20 career?

While his global career is legendary (7000+ runs, 500+ wickets), his ILT20 impact is considered “middle-tier” compared to his usual dominance.

3. Who are the all-rounders outperforming Shakib in the ILT20 this season?

Players like Azmatullah Omarzai, Jordan Cox, and Waqar Salamkheil have shown higher impact and statistical output in the recent season.

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