ICC T20I Rankings: Ishan, Abhishek hold top two; England surge after India thrashing
Synopsis
England's record 125-run demolition of India in the third T20I didn't just hand them a 2-0 series lead — it triggered a rankings reshuffle. Bethell vaulted to No. 8, Curran rose across all three disciplines, and even India's new T20I captain Shreyas Iyer leapt 425 places. Ishan and Abhishek hold the top two spots, but England's surge signals a shift in T20I power dynamics.
Key Takeaways
Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma retain the top two spots in the ICC Men's T20I Batting Rankings .
Jacob Bethell climbs seven places to No.
8 after his unbeaten 76 off 46 balls in the second T20I.
Sam Curran rises 12 places in batting (No.
108), 12 spots in bowling (joint 71st), and six places in all-rounders (joint 13th).
Adil Rashid moves to No.
3 in T20I bowling; Will Jacks enters the T20I all-rounders' top 10 at No.
Shreyas Iyer makes a massive leap of 425 places to joint 93rd in T20I batting despite India trailing the series 2-0 .
Nahid Rana climbs 17 places to No.
12 in ODI bowling after career-best 6/21 against Zimbabwe.
India's Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma have held on to the top two positions in the latest ICC Men's T20I Batting Rankings, even as a clutch of England players registered sharp climbs following the hosts' commanding start to the five-match T20I series against India, with England leading 2-0 after the first match was washed out.
England's Record Win Reshapes the Rankings
England's 125-run triumph in the third T20I — India's largest-ever defeat in the format — sent shockwaves through the weekly rankings update. Jacob Bethell was the standout mover in the batting list, climbing seven places to No. 8 after his unbeaten 76 off 46 balls steered England to victory in the second T20I.
Sam Curran had arguably the most well-rounded week, making gains across all three disciplines. His 3/33 in the second match and an unbeaten 41 in the third earned him a 12-place rise to No. 108 in batting, a 12-spot climb to joint 71st among bowlers, and a six-place advance to joint 13th in the all-rounders' list.
Rashid, Tongue and Jacks Also Move Up
Veteran leg-spinner Adil Rashid moved up one place to No. 3 in the T20I bowling rankings after returning figures of 2/14 in the third T20I. Pacer Josh Tongue, who claimed four wickets in only his second T20I appearance, entered the rankings at joint 301st. Will Jacks climbed six places to break into the top 10 of the T20I all-rounders' list, landing at No. 7.
Shreyas Iyer's Massive Batting Leap
Despite India's difficult series start under new T20I captain Shreyas Iyer, the batter made a remarkable jump of 425 places to joint 93rd in the batting rankings, credited to his 68 in the rain-hit opening game and 37 in the second match. The leap underscores how individual contributions can move the needle even amid team setbacks.
Test and ODI Rankings: Other Notable Movers
In the Test rankings, Sri Lanka opener Lahiru Udara climbed 52 places to No. 85 after a career-best 188 against the West Indies in the second Test, while Kamindu Mendis moved up two places to sixth on the back of an aggregate of 128 runs in the drawn match. Fast bowler Asitha Fernando, who took the only five-wicket haul of the Test, advanced two places to No. 20 in bowling.
For the West Indies, Justin Greaves jumped 14 places to No. 49 after his fighting 180 helped the hosts secure a draw and seal the Sobers-Tissera Trophy, while Shai Hope rose six places to No. 51 following his century.
In the ODI rankings, Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana climbed 17 places to No. 12 after career-best figures of 6/21 against Zimbabwe in Harare — though Zimbabwe still claimed the opening win while defending 141. Zimbabwe's pace trio also gained: Richard Ngarava improved one place to No. 19, Brad Evans jumped 17 spots to No. 111, and Blessing Muzarabani climbed 17 places to No. 33.
With the England-India T20I series still live, further ranking shifts are expected as both sides push for series honours over the remaining matches.
Point of View
And India's bowlers have no answer yet. What's striking is that India's biggest-ever T20I defeat produced almost no downward batting movement for Ishan or Abhishek — a sign of how dominant their earlier performances were. Shreyas Iyer's 425-place jump is a curiosity: impressive personal numbers, but they came in a series India are losing badly, raising questions about whether the new T20I captaincy is built on a fragile foundation. England's depth — Bethell, Curran, Jacks, Rashid all moving in the same week — is the real headline mainstream coverage is underplaying.
NationPress
8 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who holds the top two spots in the ICC Men's T20I Batting Rankings?
India's Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma retain the top two positions in the latest ICC Men's T20I Batting Rankings as of the July 2025 update. Their standings were unaffected despite India trailing England 2-0 in the ongoing five-match T20I series.
How much did Jacob Bethell rise in the ICC T20I rankings?
Jacob Bethell climbed seven places to No. 8 in the ICC T20I batting rankings after scoring an unbeaten 76 off 46 balls in the second T20I against India. It was one of the biggest individual batting rises in the latest weekly update.
What gains did Sam Curran make in the ICC rankings?
Sam Curran rose across all three disciplines: up 12 places to No. 108 in T20I batting, up 12 spots to joint 71st in bowling, and up six places to joint 13th in the all-rounders' list. His 3/33 in the second T20I and an unbeaten 41 in the third drove the gains.
How much did Shreyas Iyer jump in the T20I batting rankings?
Shreyas Iyer made a massive leap of 425 places to joint 93rd in the ICC T20I batting rankings, credited to scores of 68 in the rain-affected first match and 37 in the second. This came despite India losing the series 2-0 in completed matches.
What happened in the ICC ODI rankings after Zimbabwe's win over Bangladesh?
Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana climbed 17 places to No. 12 in ODI bowling after career-best figures of 6/21, even as Zimbabwe won the match in Harare defending 141. Zimbabwe's Richard Ngarava (No. 19), Brad Evans (up 17 to No. 111), and Blessing Muzarabani (up 17 to No. 33) all gained in the bowling rankings.
