Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakaravarthy Continue Dominance in Latest ICC T20I Rankings
New Delhi: The ICC has announced its latest T20I rankings, reaffirming the dominance of Indian cricketers across formats. Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakaravarthy continue to lead as the world’s top-ranked batter and bowler respectively.
The update follows an eventful week of international matches, including Pakistan’s 2-1 home series victory over South Africa, which influenced significant shifts within the rankings.
Top T20I Batters
- Abhishek Sharma holds the first position with 925 rating points, maintaining a comfortable margin over England’s Phil Salt, who remains second.
- Tilak Varma stays in third place, ensuring two Indian batters occupy spots within the top three worldwide.
“Abhishek’s recent consistency has reinforced his status as India’s most influential T20I batter.”
Top T20I Bowlers
- Varun Chakaravarthy continues to dominate with 799 rating points, showcasing his versatile attack that challenges batters under various conditions.
- West Indies’ Akeal Hosein and Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan follow in second and third positions respectively.
Recent Series Impact
The Pakistan–South Africa series played a key role in adjusting several rankings, especially among emerging players who achieved notable improvements after standout performances.
Author’s Summary: Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakaravarthy maintain India’s dominance in T20I cricket, strengthening the nation’s commanding presence in both batting and bowling rankings.