ICC T20I Rankings Latest Update
The ICC has refreshed its T20I rankings, with Indian players keeping a firm grip on the leading positions among both batsmen and bowlers. Abhishek Sharma remains the top-ranked T20I batter globally, while Varun Chakaravarthy continues to be the world's best T20I bowler.
Top T20I Batters
- Abhishek Sharma holds the number one spot with 925 rating points. He has been hailed as India’s "most important batter."
- England's Phil Salt ranks second.
- India’s Tilak Varma is third on the list.
Leading T20I Bowlers
- Varun Chakaravarthy leads the rankings with 799 rating points, impressing batsmen worldwide with his variations.
- West Indies' Akeal Hosein holds the second position with 726 points.
- Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan ranks third.
Pakistani Players' Progress
Following Pakistan’s 2-1 series victory over World Cup finalists South Africa at home, some Pakistani players have moved up in the rankings:
- Babar Azam climbed nine spots to reach 30th place.
- Saim Ayub advanced 10 places to 39th.
- Salman Agha rose 10 positions to 54th.
"Abhishek Sharma, recently branded India’s 'most important batter,' continues to be the world’s No. 1 T20I batter."
"Varun Chakaravarthy continues to bamboozle batters with his variations and stays atop the rankings with 799 rating points."
Despite Pakistan’s gains, the top of the T20I batting leaderboard remains dominated by Indian players, with Abhishek Sharma firmly in front.
Author’s summary: Indian stars Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakaravarthy retain their top T20I rankings, while several Pakistani players have improved their positions following a key series win over South Africa.