India’s T20 World Cup win over New Zealand by 96 runs in Ahmedabad gave them back-to-back titles and a record third Men’s T20 World Cup. This success pushed several Indian batters up the ICC T20I rankings.
Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan made history by taking the top two spots in the ICC Men’s T20I batting rankings. Sharma leads with 875 points after scoring 52 in the final against New Zealand. Kishan moved up to second after scoring 52 in the final and 39 in the semifinal, just four points behind Sharma. If Kishan keeps performing, he could become the fourth Indian to reach No.1.
Abhishek Sharma had a rough start with three ducks and low scores in the semis. But he came back strong in the final, hitting 52 off 21 balls against New Zealand. He gave India a blazing start and kept his No.1 T20I batting ranking.
Ishan Kishan scored 317 runs at a strike rate of 193.29, even after moving to No.3 in the order. He played big innings like 77 off 40 against Pakistan and 54 off 25 in the final. His performance took him to a career-high second place in the rankings, just four points behind Sharma.
New Zealand’s Tim Seifert rose to sixth after scoring 58 in the semis and 52 in the final. England’s Jacob Bethell jumped to 16th after a century in the semis, while Sanju Samson climbed to 22nd after scores of 97* against West Indies and 89 against England and New Zealand. Shivam Dube reached 27th, and Will Jacks moved up to 58th.
Sikandar Raza and Hardik Pandya Lead All-Rounders in T20I Rankings
In all-rounders, Sikandar Raza stayed No.1 with 328 points, while Hardik Pandya held second with 299 points.
Sikandar Raza was the star of his team, even though Zimbabwe didn’t make it past the Super Eights. He had historic performances, like scoring 73 off 43 balls and taking 3/29 against South Africa. He became the first T20 World Cup captain to score a fifty and take three wickets in the same match. He also hit 3,000 T20I runs and 100 wickets in his career, a first for a Full Member player, and became the first Zimbabwean to reach 3,000 T20I runs.
Hardik Pandya was a key all-rounder for India’s title run. He hit a fast 50* off 23 balls against Zimbabwe, helping India post 256/4 and earning Player of the Match. He finished the tournament with 217 runs at a 160+ strike rate and nine wickets. He scored two half-centuries and delivered important bowling spells, including 52 off 28 balls against Namibia.
Varun Chakravarthy Loses No.1 Spot as Rashid Khan Reclaims T20I Bowling Lead
Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan regained the No.1 spot in T20I bowling, replacing India’s Varun Chakravarthy. Chakravarthy had been No.1 since September 2025 but dropped 13 points despite taking 14 wickets in the tournament. His economy rate was high in the later stages, giving 64 runs in the semifinal and 39 in the final, even though he took important wickets like Tim Seifert.
Jasprit Bumrah moved up to sixth after his 4/15 in the final. He also finished with 14 wickets but had a better average and economy than Chakravarthy. Axar Patel climbed to 17th after taking 11 wickets in seven matches. He took 3 crucial wickets in the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand, giving only 27 runs in 3 overs.
FAQs
Q. Who are the top two batters in ICC T20I rankings after the 2026 World Cup?
A. Abhishek Sharma is No.1 with 875 points. On the other hand, Ishan Kishan is No.2, just four points behind him.
Q. How did Abhishek Sharma do in the final against New Zealand?
A. Abhishek Sharma scored 52 runs off 21 balls and gave India a strong start.
Q. Who are the top all-rounders in T20I rankings?
A. Sikandar Raza is No.1, and Hardik Pandya is No.2 in T20I rankings.
Q. Who is the No.1 T20I bowler after the World Cup?
A. Rashid Khan from Afghanistan reclaimed the No.1 spot, replacing India’s Varun Chakravarthy.
Q. How did Jasprit Bumrah perform in the tournament?
A. Jasprit Bumrah took 14 wickets, including 4/15 in the final, and moved up to sixth in the bowling rankings.
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