Ishan Kishan’s stellar 317-run campaign at the T20 World Cup 2026 has propelled him to second place in the ICC T20I batting rankings, trailing only India teammate Abhishek Sharma, who retained the top spot after his explosive 18-ball half-century in the final against New Zealand at Ahmedabad.
Kishan Trails Abhishek by Just Four Rating Points
The wicketkeeper-batter now sits just four rating points behind Abhishek following his three half-centuries during the tournament, including crucial knocks against Namibia (71), Pakistan (77), and a match-winning 89 in the final. His consistent performances throughout India’s triumphant campaign have seen him leap several positions to claim the No. 2 ranking.
Other Indian Batters Make Gains
Player of the Tournament Sanju Samson climbed to 22nd position after his outstanding performances, including an 89 in the final and several match-winning knocks. Shivam Dube’s valuable contributions moved him to 27th, while Finn Allen’s record-breaking century in New Zealand’s semifinal victory lifted him to 20th.
New Zealand’s Tim Seifert (sixth) and England’s Jacob Bethell (16th) also achieved career-high rankings following strong World Cup campaigns.
Varun Chakravarthy Loses No. 1 Bowling Spot Despite Joint-Highest Wickets
In a surprising development, India spinner Varun Chakravarthy lost his No. 1 position among T20I bowlers despite being the joint-highest wicket-taker at the T20 World Cup. Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan reclaimed the top spot despite not featuring beyond the group stages.
England leg-spinner Adil Rashid moved up to fourth after claiming 13 wickets during the tournament, while Jasprit Bumrah’s tournament-leading 14 wickets propelled him to sixth position. Axar Patel climbed to 17th in the bowling rankings.
All-Rounder Rankings Remain Stable
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza and India’s Hardik Pandya continue holding the top two spots among T20I all-rounders. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner jumped three places to ninth, while England’s Will Jacks, who won four Player of the Match awards during the tournament, moved up to 13th position.
The rankings reflect India’s dominant World Cup campaign that saw them lift the trophy on home soil.
