ICC T20I Rankings Latest Update
The ICC has refreshed its T20I rankings, with Indian players continuing to dominate both batting and bowling categories.
Top Batters
Abhishek Sharma holds firmly to the top position among T20I batters with 925 rating points. Recently described as India’s “most important batter,” he remains at number one globally. England’s Phil Salt ranks second, followed closely by India’s Tilak Varma in third place.
Leading Bowlers
In bowling, Varun Chakaravarthy maintains his status as the world’s best T20I bowler, accumulating 799 rating points. His unpredictable variations continue to challenge batters. West Indies’ Akeal Hosein sits second with 726 points, while Afghanistan’s spinner Rashid Khan follows in third place.
Notable Pakistani Players' Progress
Following Pakistan’s 2-1 series victory over World Cup finalists South Africa at home, several Pakistani players have climbed the rankings significantly:
- Babar Azam rose nine places to tie at 30th.
- Saim Ayub advanced ten spots to 39th.
- Salman Agha surged ten ranks to 54th.
India’s Abhishek Sharma continues to lead the T20I batting rankings despite these gains.
These improvements reflect the strong performances of Pakistani players in recent matches.
Author’s Summary
Indian players Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakaravarthy lead the ICC T20I rankings, while Pakistani cricketers have improved their standings after key series victories.