Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Varun Chakravarthy Tops ICC T20I Rankings
Varun Chakravarthy is a cricket player who has become the best bowler in the world for T20 International matches.
He has 818 points, which is the highest ever for an Indian bowler and the eighth highest ever.
He broke a record that was set by another famous bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, in 2017.
Varun has been playing really well for India, especially in the ongoing series against South Africa, where he has taken 6 wickets in the first 3 matches.
He is now 119 points ahead of his closest rival, Jacob Duffy.
Varun is known for being India's most dependable wicket-taker in T20 cricket since he returned to the squad in October last year.
Varun Chakravarthy has topped the ICC T20I Bowling Rankings with 818 rating points.
He broke Jasprit Bumrah's 2017 record of 783 rating points.
Varun has taken 6 wickets in the first 3 matches of India's series against South Africa.
He holds a 119-point advantage over his closest rival, Jacob Duffy.
Varun is considered India's most dependable wicket-taker in T20 cricket since his return in October 2024.
- Who
- Varun Chakravarthy
- What
- Topped ICC T20I Bowling Rankings
- When
- 2025
- Where
- T20 International cricket
- Why
- Due to his consistent performance and high rating points
- Player
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Current Rating Points
- 818
- Previous Record Holder
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Previous Record Points
- 783
- Current Rank
- 1st in ICC T20I Bowling Rankings
- Wickets in Current Series
- 6 wickets in 3 matches
- Closest Rival
- Jacob Duffy (699 points)
