ICC T20I Rankings Latest Update
The ICC has released the latest update of its T20I rankings, with Indian stars maintaining their dominance in both batting and bowling categories. Abhishek Sharma continues to hold the top position among T20I batters worldwide, while Varun Chakaravarthy remains the leading T20I bowler.
Top Batters
Abhishek Sharma, recently hailed as India's "most important batter," leads the T20I batting rankings with 925 rating points. He is followed by England's Phil Salt at number two, with India's Tilak Varma completing the top three.
Leading Bowlers
Varun Chakaravarthy continues to impress with his varied bowling skills, staying at the top of the rankings with 799 rating points. West Indies’ Akeal Hosein ranks second with 726 points, followed by Afghanistan’s renowned spinner Rashid Khan.
Pakistani Players Making Gains
Several Pakistani players have risen significantly in the rankings after their 2-1 series victory over South Africa at home:
- Babar Azam climbed nine places to tie for 30th in the T20I batting rankings.
- Saim Ayub improved by ten spots to reach 39th.
- Salman Agha rose ten places to 54th.
"Abhishek Sharma continues to be the world’s No. 1 T20I batter, followed by England’s Phil Salt and India’s Tilak Varma."
"Chakaravarthy bamboozles batters with his variations and remains atop the rankings."
Despite some upward movement by Pakistani players, the list remains led by India’s Abhishek Sharma.
Summary: Indian players dominate the ICC T20I rankings, with Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakaravarthy holding top spots, while Pakistani cricketers mark notable improvements after their series win over South Africa.