ICC T20I Rankings Latest Update
The ICC has refreshed its T20I player rankings, with Indian cricketers retaining their dominance among the top batsmen and bowlers worldwide.
Top Batsmen Rankings
- Abhishek Sharma keeps his position as the No. 1 T20I batter globally, holding 925 rating points. He is recognized as India’s “most important batter.”
- Phil Salt from England ranks second among batters.
- India’s Tilak Varma secures the third spot in the batter rankings.
Leading Bowlers Rankings
- Varun Chakaravarthy remains the highest-ranked T20I bowler, known for his skillful variations, scoring 799 rating points.
- Akeal Hosein from the West Indies is ranked second with 726 points.
- Afghanistan’s spinner Rashid Khan holds the third position among bowlers.
Notable Pakistani Players’ Rise
Following Pakistan’s 2-1 series victory over South Africa, several Pakistani players have climbed the T20I batting rankings:
- Babar Azam improved nine places to reach 30th position.
- Saim Ayub jumped 10 spots to 39th.
- Salman Agha also moved up 10 ranks to 54th.
"Abhishek Sharma continues to lead the T20I batter rankings, showcasing consistent performance at the top level."
Pakistan’s progress signals growing competitiveness in international T20 cricket after their impressive home win against the World Cup finalists.
Author's summary: Indian players Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakaravarthy maintain their world-leading T20I rankings, while several Pakistani players advance notably after their series win against South Africa.