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

ICC T20I Rankings Latest Update

The ICC has updated its T20I rankings, with Indian players holding strong at the top for both batters and bowlers. Abhishek Sharma remains the leading T20I batter globally, while Varun Chakaravarthy continues to top the bowling charts.

Top Batters in T20I

Abhishek Sharma leads with 925 rating points, recognized as India’s "most important batter."
England’s Phil Salt holds the second spot.
India’s Tilak Varma ranks third.

Leading Bowlers in T20I

Varun Chakaravarthy retains the No. 1 ranking with 799 rating points, known for his deceptive variations.
West Indies’ Akeal Hosein is second with 726 rating points.
Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan holds the third position.

Notable Pakistani Players' Progress

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

Babar Azam rose nine places to tie for 30th.
Saim Ayub moved up 10 places to 39th.
Salman Agha also climbed 10 spots to reach 54th place.

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

"Varun Chakaravarthy continues to bamboozle batters with his variations and stays atop the rankings."

India's dominance remains clear at the top, with rising Pakistani players showing promising gains after their recent series win.

Summary: India’s Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakaravarthy firmly hold the top T20I rankings, while Pakistani players gain ground after a key series victory.

News18 — 2025-11-06