ICC T20I Rankings Latest Update
The ICC has released the updated T20I rankings, with Indian players maintaining dominance among both batters and bowlers.
Top Batters
- Abhishek Sharma continues to hold the No. 1 position with 925 rating points. He has been described as India’s “most important batter.”
- England’s Phil Salt ranks second among T20I batters.
- India’s Tilak Varma completes the top three batters globally.
Leading Bowlers
- Varun Chakaravarthy remains the top-ranked T20I bowler, with 799 rating points, known for his deceptive variations.
- West Indies’ Akeal Hosein is ranked second with 726 points.
- Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan holds the third position among bowlers.
Pakistani Players' Progress
Following Pakistan’s 2-1 series victory over World Cup finalists South Africa, several Pakistani players improved their rankings:
- Babar Azam moved up nine places to equal 30th.
- Saim Ayub rose ten spots to 39th.
- Salman Agha climbed ten ranks to 54th.
“India’s Abhishek Sharma continues to lead the T20I batters' list, showing exceptional skill and consistency.”
These rankings reflect recent performances and shifts in the T20I cricket landscape.
Author's summary: Indian players dominate the ICC T20I rankings, with Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakaravarthy holding top spots, while Pakistani players climb following their series win over South Africa.