Adil Rashid Back at the Top of ICC T20I Rankings
England’s star leg-spinner Adil Rashid has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC T20I rankings for bowlers, thanks to his consistent performances against India. Rashid’s economical bowling spells in the ongoing series have played a key role in keeping England’s hopes alive. His best figures so far in the series include 1 for 15 in Rajkot, guiding his team to a 26-run victory in the third game. Prior to this, he delivered impressive performances with 1 for 14 and 1 for 27 in the first two matches of the five-match series.
Rashid’s Journey to the Top
Rashid first reached the No. 1 spot at the end of 2023, holding the position for nearly a year before Akeal Hosein dethroned him before Christmas in 2024. However, with his latest heroics, Rashid has reclaimed his crown as the world’s top T20I bowler.
Varun Chakravarthy’s Massive Leap in ICC Rankings
Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy has made significant strides in the rankings after his match-winning five-wicket haul in the third T20I. His brilliant spell has pushed him up 25 places to No. 5 among T20I bowlers. England’s Jofra Archer has also shown remarkable progress, jumping 13 places to No. 6, after picking up five wickets in three games.
Meanwhile, Arshdeep Singh continues to hold the ninth rank, while Ravi Bishnoi slipped from fifth to tenth place. Axar Patel climbed five spots to No. 11, proving his consistency in the format.
Tilak Varma Closes in on No. 1 Spot in T20I Batting Rankings
In the batting department, India’s young sensation Tilak Varma is inching closer to becoming the No. 1 ranked T20I batter. With scores of 18, 72, and 19 in the ongoing series**, he has moved up to second place, just 23 points behind Travis Head. If Varma continues his stellar form in the remaining two matches while Head plays a Test series in Sri Lanka, he could create history as the youngest-ever player to top the T20I batting rankings.
Abhishek Sharma, another emerging star, has made an incredible 59-place jump in the rankings but currently stands at 40th place.
Noman Ali and Jomel Warrican Shine in Test Rankings
In Test cricket, Pakistan’s Noman Ali has risen to No. 5 in the ICC Test bowling rankings after a spectacular hat-trick against the West Indies. Despite Pakistan losing the match and the series ending in a 1-1 draw, Noman’s match haul of 10 wickets saw him climb four places.
West Indies’ Jomel Warrican also delivered a stellar performance, taking nine wickets in the match and soaring 16 spots to No. 25.
Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah continues to dominate the Test bowling rankings, holding the No. 1 position, while Joe Root remains the top-ranked Test batter.
What’s Next in the ICC Rankings Race?
With a few more matches left in the India vs England T20I series, the rankings are bound to witness more shifts. Can Tilak Varma dethrone Travis Head? Will Adil Rashid hold onto his No. 1 spot? Stay tuned for more updates!
