Ishan Kishan (R) and Abhishek Sharma (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Young Indian spinner Abhishek Sharma has retained the No.1 spot in the latest International Cricket Council’s T20I men’s batting rankings, despite a below-par campaign at the T20 World Cup 2026.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SIGN UP NOW!The ranking update came days after India sealed a dominant 96-run victory over New Zealand in the final in Ahmedabad on March 8. This triumph helped India defend their crown and become the first side to win three T20 World Cup titles.Despite a difficult start to the tournament, Abhishek held on to the top spot with 875 rating points. The left-handed batsman struggled at the start of the campaign, registering three consecutive ducks, but produced a spectacular turnaround when it mattered most.
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In the final, Abhishek smashed a blistering 52 off just 21 balls, hitting six fours and three sixes, giving India a flying start after being put in to bat. His explosive batting proved crucial in setting up the Indian batting unit and eventually the title to a convincing victory.Teammate Ishan Kishan climbed two places to second in the rankings after a prolific tournament in which he scored 317 runs. The thumbs-up goalkeeper also achieved a career-high rating following his consistent performances. Elsewhere in the rankings, Tim Seifert jumped four places to sixth, while England’s Jacob Bethell jumped 17 places to 16th after impressive performances during the tournament.In the bowling charts, Afghanistan star Rashid Khan returned to the top spot, overtaking India’s Varun Chakaravarthy, who finished the tournament with 14 wickets.Meanwhile, the all-rounders’ rankings remain close, with India’s Sikandar Raza and Hardik Pandya holding on to the top two spots after reaching new career highs following their strong World Cup campaigns.
