Abhishek Sharma, Varun Chakravarthy Lead T20 Rankings
Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakravarthy continue to hold their top positions in the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) T20I rankings for batsmen and bowlers respectively. Their consistent performances keep them ahead in the competitive landscape of T20 cricket.
Pakistani Players' Ranking Surge
Following Pakistan’s 2-1 series victory against South Africa at home, three Pakistani players climbed significantly in the ICC T20I batter rankings:
- Babar Azam rose nine spots to equal 30th
- Saim Ayub advanced 10 places to 39th
- Salman Agha jumped 10 rungs to 54th
Top Batters and Bowlers in T20Is
Abhishek Sharma leads the batters with 925 rating points, followed by England’s Phil Salt and Tilak Verma. India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav is the only other Indian in the top 10, positioned eighth.
Among bowlers, Varun Chakravarthy stays at number one. West Indies’ Akeal Hossein and Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan hold the second and third spots, respectively. The trio at the top remains unchanged.
Ranking Changes Below the Top Three
Australia’s Adam Zampa dropped from fourth to seventh, allowing Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga, England’s Adil Rashid, and Hasaranga’s teammate Nuwan Thushara to each move up one place. Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood of Australia climbed two spots to tenth, boosted by his performance against India.
"Chakravarthy is the only Indian to feature in the top 10 of the T20 bowlers’ rankings."
Overall, the ICC rankings reflect the dynamic shifts following recent series, with Indian players maintaining strong positions amidst rising competition.
Summary: Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakravarthy maintain their top ICC T20I rankings while Pakistani players rise sharply after their series win over South Africa, highlighting shifting dynamics in international T20 cricket.