How Did Abhishek Sharma, Chakravarthy, and Raza Secure Their Top Spots in ICC Rankings?
Synopsis
In a thrilling update from the world of cricket, Abhishek Sharma, Varun Chakravarthy, and Sikandar Raza have all made significant strides in the latest ICC rankings. Discover how their remarkable performances have reshaped the standings and what this means for their respective teams as they aim for glory in the T20 World Cup.
Key Takeaways
Abhishek Sharma leads the T20I batting rankings.
Varun Chakravarthy is the top T20I bowler.
Sikandar Raza has become the number one all-rounder.
Zimbabwe achieved a significant victory in the T20 World Cup.
Strong performances lead to shifts in ICC rankings.
New Delhi, Feb 11 (NationPress) India’s opener Abhishek Sharma continues to secure his position as the leading T20I batter, while Varun Chakravarthy holds a slight edge over Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed in the T20I bowler rankings. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe's captain Sikandar Raza has risen to become the top all-rounder in the latest ICC rankings made public on Wednesday.
Abhishek boasts 909 points, putting him ahead of England's Phil Salt (821), Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan (769), Jos Buttler (766), and Pathum Nissanka (754).
Among other notable movers are New Zealand’s Tim Seifert (up one spot to eighth), Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis (up six positions to 12th), Scotland’s George Munsey (up seven places to equal 23rd), India’s Ishan Kishan (up seven slots to 25th), and the Netherlands' Michael Levitt (up six positions to 27th).
In the bowling rankings, Chakravarthy is slightly ahead of Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed, with Sri Lanka's all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga (up one position to fifth) being the only significant change within the top 10.
Outside the top 10, Arshdeep Singh moved up three places to 11th, Salman Mirza climbed nine spots to 13th, Brad Evans advanced 16 places to equal 15th, Mitchell Santner rose four slots to equal 19th, and Bradley Currie jumped 25 places to 24th.
In the all-rounders' list, Raza has earned the top spot due to his team's strong performance in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
Zimbabwe achieved an impressive eight-wicket victory over Oman in their T20 World Cup opener in Colombo, and Raza's contribution with both bat and ball propelled him back to the top of the T20I all-rounder rankings.
Raza recorded figures of 1/17 from four tight overs, effectively limiting Oman to just 103 runs at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, and later scored the winning runs, marking a robust start for Zimbabwe in the 20-over tournament.
This performance allowed Raza to ascend one position in the T20I all-rounder rankings, surpassing Pakistan's Saim Ayub to reclaim the premier position, which he first attained towards the end of last year.
Point of View
I commend the exceptional performances of players like Abhishek Sharma, Varun Chakravarthy, and Sikandar Raza, which not only highlight their individual talents but also the growing competitiveness in international cricket. Such achievements are a testament to the dedication and skill present in the game today, enhancing India's and Zimbabwe's prospects in the ongoing T20 World Cup.
NationPress
12 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is currently the top T20I batter?
Abhishek Sharma is the current top T20I batter with 909 points.
Which bowler has the highest ranking in T20I currently?
Varun Chakravarthy holds the top position among T20I bowlers.
Who is the number one all-rounder in the ICC rankings?
Sikandar Raza from Zimbabwe has regained the number one spot as an all-rounder.
