The International Cricket Council released the latest T20I player rankings following the conclusion of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Ishan Kishan has narrowed the massive gap with his top-ranked teammate Abhishek Sharma, while mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy lost his number-one bowler ranking.
In the latest standings, Sanju Samson, who won the Player of the Tournament, jumped 18 spots to secure the 22nd position. The opener achieved his career-best rating of 637 points after smashing three consecutive match-winning half-centuries to help the Men in Blue lift the prestigious ICC T20 trophy.
Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma Dominate Batting Charts
Ishan Kishan became the second-ranked T20I batter in the world. He achieved a career-best rating of 871 points after scoring 54 runs off just 25 deliveries against New Zealand. He finished the tournament with 317 runs at the top of the order.
Abhishek Sharma retained the number-one batting spot after smashing an 18-ball fifty in the final. Meanwhile, England youngster Jacob Bethell jumped to the 16th position following his brilliant semifinal century. New Zealand star Tim Seifert also moved up to the sixth spot.
Rashid Khan Becomes the New Number-One T20I Bowler
Indian mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy lost his top bowling spot following a disappointing second half of the tournament. He conceded over 35 runs in his last five matches. Afghanistan superstar Rashid Khan took over the number-one ranking.
Team India fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah climbed one spot to secure the sixth position. He recorded a match-winning spell of 4/15 in the final in Ahmedabad. However, his pace-bowling partner Arshdeep Singh dropped down three places after delivering ordinary outings towards the business end.
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