Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Sharma, Chakravarthy Lead T20 Rankings; Pakistan Players Surge
Cricket players who play T20 games are ranked by how well they do.
In the latest rankings, Abhishek Sharma from India is still the best batter, and his teammate Varun Chakravarthy is still the best bowler.
Another Indian player, Suryakumar Yadav, is also in the top 10 batters list.
After winning a series against South Africa, three players from Pakistan moved up in the rankings.
These rankings help show who the top players are in T20 cricket right now.
The rankings also show that Varun Chakravarthy is the top bowler, with Akeal Hossein from the West Indies in second place.
Abhishek Sharma (India) and Varun Chakravarthy (India) retain their top positions in ICC T20I batting and bowling rankings.
Suryakumar Yadav is the only other Indian batsman featured in the top 10, ranked eighth.
Three Pakistan players have achieved significant advancements in the rankings following their recent series victory.
Varun Chakravarthy remains the top-ranked bowler, with Akeal Hossein of the West Indies in second place.
Afghanistan's Rashid Khan is ranked third among bowlers, maintaining the top three positions.
- Who
- Abhishek Sharma, Varun Chakravarthy, Suryakumar Yadav, and three unnamed Pakistan players.
- What
- ICC Men's T20 Player Rankings
- When
- Following recent T20I series.
- Where
- Global.
- Why
- Player performances in recent T20 International matches, particularly following Pakistan's series win over South Africa.
Indian Players' Rankings
Pakistani Players' Rankings
Top Positions
Indian Players' Rankings
Abhishek Sharma (1st in batting), Varun Chakravarthy (1st in bowling)
Pakistani Players' Rankings
Three Pakistan players made significant jumps following their series win.
Top 10 Representation
Indian Players' Rankings
Suryakumar Yadav is the only other Indian in the top 10 batters (8th).
Pakistani Players' Rankings
No specific Pakistani players mentioned in the top 10 batters, but noted as having made 'significant jumps'.
- Top T20 Batsman
- Abhishek Sharma (India)
- Top T20 Bowler
- Varun Chakravarthy (India)
- Leading Indian Batsman Rating
- 925
- Other Indian Batsman in Top 10
- Suryakumar Yadav (8th)
- Top Indian All-Rounder (from previous summary)
- Hardik Pandya (4th)
- Pakistani Player Performance
- Significant jumps in rankings after 2-1 series win over South Africa
Sources
Rohit Sharma retains top spot, Daryl Mitchell breaks into ODI top-3 rankings
NZ vs WI: West Indies Pull Off Sensational Victory By Seven-Run Over New Zealand To Open T20I Series In Auckland
Rohit reigns atop, Daryl Mitchell enters top-3 in ODI rankings
T20 Rankings: Abhishek, Varun Remain Unchallenged
