India have lost their No.1 ranking in T20 internationals. England have taken back the top spot. This happened after England completed a 3-0 series whitewash over Sri Lanka on Sunday. Harry Brook’s side moved ahead of India in the rankings.
Both teams have the same rating points, 269. But England have played far fewer matches. India have 17.201 points from 64 matches. England have 11.021 points from just 41 matches. That is why England are now ranked above India. This is the second time in 2026 that India have lost the No.1 spot. Earlier this year, England had also reached the top after beating India 4-0.
India, led by Shreyas Iyer, had just beaten Afghanistan 3-0. But that series win was not enough to keep them at No.1. Shreyas took over as captain earlier this year. His first two series did not go well. India lost 0-2 to Ireland and then 0-4 to England. But the team bounced back. They beat Zimbabwe 3-0 and then Afghanistan 3-0. Now India are getting ready for the Asian Games, where they will try to defend their gold medal.
England have been in great form under Brook. Since he became white-ball captain, England have won 23 out of 26 T20Is. In the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final, India beat England in a high-scoring classic. India went on to win the tournament. But now England have leapfrogged them in the rankings.
Brook won the Player of the Series award against Sri Lanka. He also scored a century in the first match. After the series, he said the key is adapting to conditions. He wants England to be a side that can still find a way to win when conditions are not in their favour. He said the wins may not always be pretty, but the team is moving in the right direction. He mentioned Sonny Baker bowling three overs in the powerplay in two games. He also praised Liam Dawson and Jos Buttler. Brook said everyone stepped up, especially players who had not played much. He said England are reading conditions well and playing them smartly.
Harry Brook Hails England’s T20I Rise After Reclaiming World No.1 Ranking
England have reclaimed the No.1 ranking in T20 internationals after beating Sri Lanka 3-0. Harry Brook’s side won the third and final match by eight wickets at Emirates Old Trafford on Saturday. The win moved them above India in the ICC rankings. England had also reached the top earlier this summer after beating India 4-0, but India took it back by beating Zimbabwe. Now England are back on top for the second time in as many months.
Brook said the team should be extremely proud. He called it another whitewash series and a great effort to return to world No.1. When asked if this felt like the best T20 side he has led, he agreed. England chased down 125 in just 9.4 overs. Jos Buttler finished the match with a six and remained unbeaten on 62. Brook said everything is running smoothly, especially in the field. He praised the players for taking responsibility and buying into the team’s plans. He said they are putting in 100 per cent, which is all he can ask for.
Brook knows keeping the No.1 spot will not be easy. He pointed out that England do not play as much T20 cricket as other nations, especially India. So staying on top will take effort. He said the team must stay motivated and try to dominate every opportunity they get.
The schedule is about to get busier for England across all formats. The next T20 World Cup is in 2028, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. That means T20 cricket will soon become lower on the agenda. New Test head coach Stephen Fleming was at Old Trafford for the final T20I. He joined white-ball coach Brendon McCullum. The two have already been discussing how to manage all-format players. With an Ashes next summer and the ODI World Cup after that, players who feature in all three formats will need careful management.
FAQs
Q. Which team is now No.1 in the T20I rankings?
A. England have regained the No.1 ranking.
Q. Why did England move ahead of India?
A. England had the same rating points but played fewer matches.
Q. How many T20Is have England won under Harry Brook?
A. England have won 23 of their last 26 T20Is.
Q. Who won the T20 World Cup 2026?
A. India won the T20 World Cup 2026.
Q. Who won Player of the Series against Sri Lanka?
A. Harry Brook won the Player of the Series award.
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