In a landmark moment for Indian cricket, Abhishek Sharma has become the No.1 ranked T20I batter in the world, according to the latest ICC Men’s T20I Rankings. With this achievement, the 24-year-old joins the elite club of Indian cricketers—Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav (SKY)—who have previously held the top spot.
From Breakout Star to World No.1
Abhishek burst onto the international scene last year with a stunning century against Zimbabwe, but it’s his recent performances against South Africa and England that solidified his place at the top. His consistent, explosive displays helped him leapfrog Australia’s Travis Head, who previously held the No.1 rank.
Interestingly, Head’s decision to skip Australia’s T20 series against the West Indies may have opened the door for Abhishek’s rise. While Head slips to No.2, Tilak Varma holds steady at No.3, further underlining India’s depth in T20I batting talent. SKY also remains firmly in the top 10, positioned at No.6.
A Rare Feat in Indian Cricket
This ranking makes Abhishek just the third Indian ever to achieve this distinction:
- Virat Kohli dominated the T20I charts between 2014 and 2017.
- Suryakumar Yadav ascended to the top in recent years before being displaced by Head.
- Now, Abhishek Sharma carries that legacy forward, marking a new chapter in India’s T20 dominance.
Aussies Make Big Gains Despite Head’s Slip
Even as Head lost his top spot, several Australian teammates made major strides in the rankings after their 5-0 clean sweep against the West Indies:
- Josh Inglis climbed six spots to break into the top 10 at No.9.
- Tim David surged 12 places to reach No.28.
- Cameron Green made the biggest jump—rising 64 spots to No.24—after scoring 205 runs and bagging the Player of the Series award.
Bowlers on the Rise Too
Australia also saw gains in the bowling department:
- Nathan Ellis moved up seven places to reach joint 8th.
- Sean Abbott shot up 21 spots to claim 23rd.
- Matt Henry from New Zealand also impressed, climbing 10 places to reach No.19 after starring in the tri-series against South Africa and Zimbabwe.
A New Era for Indian T20 Batting?
Abhishek Sharma’s meteoric rise could signal a shift in Indian T20 batting—youthful aggression backed by consistency. With Varma and SKY also in the top 10, India now has three batters among the world’s best. As the T20 calendar rolls on, all eyes will be on whether Abhishek can hold on to the crown—and lead a new generation of Indian cricket.
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