NZ79/1 (7.5/20 ov, target 192)
IND191/8
NAM
IRE111/7 (28.3/50 ov)
SS-W190/8 (19.3/20 ov)
HH-W
COMO
VEN
MCFC
SCD
GET
SEV
WI-A
LIONS
FRO
TOR
LAZ
CAG
STR
AUX
ITKA
FC Goa
Aston Villa1
Fulham1
Barcelona6
Alavés1
Milan3
Inter Milan1
Troyes2
Le Mans0
RHINO162/3 (31/50 ov)
MOUNT
EAGLE
TUSK128/6 (31.4/50 ov)
DOLPH174/4 (20 ov)
BOL
NZ-A218/3 (62 ov)
IND-A346
QLD202/5 (71 ov)
VIC307
DHA
BAR
SYL218
CHATT64/1 (15 ov)
MYMS
KHU280/8 (82 ov)
RAN
RAJ155/6 (59 ov)
AFG
ZIM
NED
OMA
MS-W
PS-W
JAB
POA
LIONS
TITNS
TOK
MIS
MOW
BRB
PAK331/7 (48.3/50 ov, target 326)
SL325/8
UAE266/5 (49/50 ov, target 264)
ST-W180/4 (16.4/20 ov, target 179)
BH-W178/5
MR-W136/6
AS-W185/2
AUS115
PER3
ADL0
FCU
KOE
Al Hilal2
Al Fateh0
Spurs2
C Palace0
India has achieved a historic milestone in international cricket, with Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan occupying the top two positions in the ICC Men’s T20I batting rankings following the T20 World Cup 2026. This marks the first time in T20I history that two Indian batters have held the number one and two spots simultaneously, cementing India’s dominance in the shortest format.
Top T20I Batting Rankings After T20 World Cup 2026
Abhishek Sharma retained his number one position with a career-high rating of 875 points after his explosive 18-ball half-century in the World Cup final against New Zealand on March 8, 2026, in Ahmedabad. Ishan Kishan climbed two places to second with a career-high rating of 871 points, trailing Abhishek by just four rating points—the closest margin between the top two batters.
| Rank | Batsman | Country | Rating Points | Notable Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhishek Sharma | India | 875 | 18-ball fifty in final vs NZ |
| 2 | Ishan Kishan | India | 871 | 317 runs; three half-centuries |
| 3 | Sahibzada Farhan | Pakistan | 848 | Record double century in tournament |
| 4 | Phil Salt | England | 835 | Consistent opening performances |
| 5 | Pathum Nissanka | Sri Lanka | 830 | Strong tournament contributions |
| 6 | Tim Seifert | New Zealand | 825 | Four-place climb; career-high |
| 16 | Jacob Bethell | England | 770 | 17-place jump; career-high |
| 20 | Finn Allen | New Zealand | 755 | 33-ball century record vs SA |
| 22 | Sanju Samson | India | 742 | Player of Tournament; 18-place jump |
Tournament Performance Breakdown
| Player | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Half-Centuries | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | 8 | 189 | 52 (Final) | 2 | 172.72 |
| Ishan Kishan | 7 | 317 | 89 (Final) | 3 | 161.32 |
| Sanju Samson | 6 | 298 | 89 (Final) | 3 | 165.56 |
Abhishek Sharma’s Ranking Journey
Abhishek entered the tournament as the top-ranked batter but faced a shaky campaign, scoring only 89 runs across his first seven matches. However, his explosive performance in the final—his historic 18-ball half-century—proved decisive both for India’s victory and for retaining his number one ranking.
Despite the challenging tournament, his match-winning final knock secured his top position, though Ishan’s strong overall performance kept the gap minimal.
Ishan Kishan’s Remarkable Rise
Ishan’s comprehensive tournament performance propelled him from fourth to second position. His 317-run aggregate across seven matches included three half-centuries with crucial contributions against Namibia (71), Pakistan (77), and a match-winning 89 in the final.
The wicket-keeper-batter’s consistency and explosive batting earned him a career-high rating, narrowing the gap with Abhishek to just four points—indicating the exceptional quality of both Indian batters.
Other Notable Changes
Sahibzada Farhan of Pakistan slipped to third position with 848 rating points despite scoring a tournament-record double century. Tim Seifert of New Zealand climbed four places to sixth following dominant performances, while England’s Jacob Bethell’s 17-place jump to 16th marked a career-high rating. Finn Allen’s record-breaking 33-ball century against South Africa in the semifinal elevated him to 20th, while Player of the Tournament Sanju Samson made an 18-place jump to 22nd after his three-consecutive-fifty performance in knockout stages.
India’s Team Ranking Supremacy
Beyond individual batting rankings, India remains firmly cemented at the top of ICC Men’s T20I team rankings with a rating of 273, following their dominant and near-flawless World Cup campaign culminating in their 96-run victory over New Zealand in the final. The opening pair of Abhishek and Ishan will be crucial to India’s continued success in the format.
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