ICC T20I Rankings Latest Update
The ICC has released the updated T20I rankings, with Indian players retaining the top positions among both batters and bowlers. Abhishek Sharma continues as the world’s leading T20I batter, while Varun Chakravarthy remains the highest-ranked T20I bowler worldwide.
Top Batters
- Abhishek Sharma holds the No. 1 spot with 925 rating points. He is recognized as India’s "most important batter."
- England’s Phil Salt ranks second.
- India’s Tilak Varma is ranked third.
Top Bowlers
- Varun Chakravarthy leads the bowlers with 799 rating points, impressing with his spin variations.
- West Indies’ Akeal Hosein is second with 726 points.
- Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan holds the third position.
Pakistani Players' Progress
Following Pakistan’s 2-1 series victory over South Africa at home, several Pakistani players have climbed the rankings.
- Babar Azam rose nine places to tie for 30th among batters.
- Saim Ayub improved 10 spots to 39th.
- Salman Agha advanced 10 places to 54th.
"Abhishek Sharma, recently branded India’s 'most important batter', continues to be the world’s No. 1 T20I batter."
"Varun Chakravarthy continues to bamboozle batters with his variations and stays atop the rankings."
India’s leadership in the rankings reflects consistent performances, while Pakistani players' recent gains highlight their growing competitive strength in T20I cricket.
Summary: India’s Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakravarthy remain at the pinnacle of T20I rankings, with Pakistani cricketers making notable progress after their series win over South Africa.