Wellington, April 2 -- New Zealand's quick Jacob Duffy's recent rise in white-ball cricket hit a new peak as he became the number one ranked player in ICC Men's T20I Bowler Rankings issued on Wednesday.

Duffy toppled West Indies spinner Akeal Hosein on the back of his heroics during the Black Caps' recent T20I series at home against Pakistan, where he clinched a series-high 13 wickets at an imposing average of 8.38.

His efforts helped New Zealand register an impressive 4-1 series triumph across the five matches, with the 30-year-old pacer rising four spots and in front of Hosein, Varun Chakaravarthy, Adil Rashid and Wanindu Hasaranga as a result, as per ICC.

It is the first time Duffy has held the number one bowler ranking in any forma...