ICC T20I Rankings Latest Update
The ICC has updated its T20I rankings, with Indian players retaining their dominance among both batters and bowlers. Abhishek Sharma continues to lead the T20I batter rankings, and Varun Chakaravarthy remains the top-ranked T20I bowler worldwide.
Top Batters
- Abhishek Sharma holds the No. 1 spot with 925 rating points, recently described as India's "most important batter."
- England's Phil Salt ranks second.
- India's Tilak Varma completes the top three.
Leading Bowlers
- Varun Chakaravarthy leads with 799 rating points, known for his deceptive variations.
- West Indies’ Akeal Hosein is second with 726 points.
- Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan follows in third place.
Pakistani Players' Progress
Following Pakistan’s 2-1 series victory over World Cup finalists South Africa at home, several Pakistani players climbed the rankings:
- Babar Azam rose nine places to equal 30th.
- Saim Ayub moved up 10 spots to 39th.
- Salman Agha advanced 10 positions to 54th.
"Abhishek Sharma continues to be the world’s No. 1 T20I batter, recently branded India’s 'most important batter.'"
"Varun Chakaravarthy bamboozles batters with his variations and remains top of the T20I bowler rankings."
Despite the notable rise of Pakistani players, Abhishek Sharma still leads the T20I batter rankings.
Summary: Indian cricketers Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakaravarthy maintain their top T20I rankings, while Pakistani players gain ground after their home series win against South Africa.