ICC T20I Rankings: Abhishek Sharma Moves to No. 2, Here’s What He Needs to Catch Ishan Kishan

Following his impressive performances against Afghanistan, the Indian opener has climbed back to second place, moving ahead of Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan.

However, the top spot remains occupied by fellow Indian batter Ishan Kishan, who currently has a substantial lead.

Abhishek Sharma Overtakes Sahibzada Farhan

Sahibzada Farhan was ranked second in the previous edition of the rankings. Abhishek Sharma’s performances against Afghanistan helped him gain ground and move into the No. 2 position.

The latest rankings place Abhishek on 862 rating points, while Ishan Kishan leads the list with 913 points.

The 51-point gap means Abhishek still has work to do if he wants to move to the top of the T20I batting rankings.

What Does Abhishek Need to Reach No. 1?

With the third T20I against Afghanistan still to be played, the upcoming match could be important for both Indian batters.

According to the figures cited in the report, Abhishek would need a very substantial performance, such as a century, to make a major move towards Ishan’s rating. His final position would also depend on Ishan’s performance and the ICC’s rating calculations.

Since ICC rankings are based on a rating system rather than simply the number of runs scored in one match, the exact change in points depends on factors including the player’s existing rating and the quality of the opposition.

India Continues to Lead the Rankings

Indian players continue to occupy several top positions in the latest ICC rankings.

India is ranked No. 1 in both the ODI and T20I team rankings. Among the individual rankings mentioned in the report:

• Ishan Kishan – No. 1 T20I batter

• Shubman Gill – No. 1 ODI batter

• Ravindra Jadeja – No. 1 Test all-rounder

India’s presence at the top across multiple formats highlights the strong performances of its players in international cricket.

Indian Women Also Hold Top Positions

Indian women’s cricket also features prominently in the latest rankings.

Smriti Mandhana remains the world’s No. 1 ODI batter, while Sri Charani continues to occupy the top position among T20I bowlers.

Ishan Kishan Still Holds the Advantage

Abhishek Sharma’s rise to No. 2 sets up an interesting battle at the top of the T20I batting rankings. With Ishan Kishan currently on 913 rating points and Abhishek on 862, the gap stands at 51 points.

The third T20I could therefore bring another change in the rankings, although the final movement will depend on the performances of both players and the ICC’s rating calculations.