New Delhi: India’s young opener Abhishek Sharma Despite a sub-par performance in the 2026 T20 World Cup, he has retained the number one spot in the latest International Cricket Council men’s T20I batting rankings.Push boundaries with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final in Ahmedabad on March 8 and the rankings were updated a few days later. The win helped India defend their title and become the first team to win three T20 World Cup titles.Despite a tough start, Abhishek remains on top with a rating of 875 points. The left-handed batsman struggled early in the season, conceding three consecutive ducks, but staged a stunning comeback when it mattered most.
In the final, Abhishek blasted an impressive 52 off just 21 balls, hitting 6 fours and 3 sixes to give India a strong start behind the bat. His explosive knocks proved crucial for India to achieve the total and ultimately seal the title.teammate Ishan Kishan In a prolific campaign, he scored 317 points to move up two spots to second place. The wicketkeeper-batsman also achieved the highest ratings of his career with his consistent performance.
Elsewhere in the rankings, Tim Seifert jumped four places to sixth, while England’s Jacob Bethell climbed 17 places to 16th after a strong showing in the tournament.Afghanistan star in bowling rankings Rashid Khan Regaining the number one spot overtook India’s Varun Chakaravarthy, who ended the tournament with 14 wickets.Meanwhile, competition for the rankings among all-rounders remains fierce; Sikandar Raza and indian Hardik Pandya After a strong showing at the World Cup, they hit a career-high in ratings and finished in the top two.
