ICC T20I Rankings Latest Update: Abhishek Sharma & Varun Chakaravarthy World's Best, Pakistan Players....

ICC T20I Rankings Latest Update

Top Batters Maintain Positions

The ICC has updated its T20I rankings with Indian players holding firm at the top for both batters and bowlers. Abhishek Sharma remains the world’s No. 1 ranked T20I batter, securing 925 rating points. Recently hailed as India’s "most important batter," he is followed by England’s Phil Salt in second place and India’s Tilak Varma at third.

Leading Bowlers in the Rankings

Varun Chakaravarthy continues to dominate the bowling rankings as the top T20I bowler, impressing with his skillful variations. He holds 799 rating points. West Indies’ Akeal Hosein ranks second with 726 points, followed by Afghanistan’s spin sensation Rashid Khan in third place.

Pakistani Players Make Progress

Following Pakistan’s 2-1 series victory over South Africa at home, several Pakistani players have climbed the rankings significantly:

Babar Azam rose nine spots to share 30th place
Saim Ayub advanced 10 places to 39th
Salman Agha improved by 10 ranks to 54th

Despite these gains, the batter rankings remain led by Abhishek Sharma.

“Abhishek Sharma, recently branded India’s ‘most important batter,’ continues to be the world’s No. 1 T20I batter.”

The updated rankings reflect the competitive landscape of international T20 cricket, with Indian stars maintaining dominance and fresh challenges emerging from Pakistan and other nations.

Author's summary: Indian cricket stars Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakaravarthy retain their top T20I rankings, while Pakistani players gain ground after a key series win over South Africa.

News18 — 2025-11-06