ICC T20I Rankings Shake Up: Pakistan’s Ayub Claims No. 1 Spot, India’s Abhishek Breaks Into Top 10
In the latest ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings update, Pakistan’s Mohammad Ayub has surged to the top of the allrounder charts, while India’s Abhishek Sharma has achieved a career-best ranking following standout performances in recent series. Meanwhile, India’s mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy retains his crown as the world’s No. 1 T20I bowler.
Ayub’s Rise: From Emerging Talent to Global No. 1
Ayub’s consistent batting at the top of the order and economical left-arm spin have earned him 242 rating points—just edging out Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai. His match-winning 68* against Sri Lanka and 2/19 in the same game proved decisive in his ascent.
Abhishek Sharma’s Breakthrough
The 24-year-old Indian left-hander has climbed to a personal best of No. 8 among T20I allrounders, thanks to a blistering 72 off 36 balls against Zimbabwe and two wickets with his handy off-spin. His rise reflects India’s growing emphasis on versatile middle-order firepower.
Infographic: Top 5 T20I Allrounders (October 2025)
| Rank | Player | Team | Rating Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohammad Ayub | Pakistan | 242 |
| 2 | Azmatullah Omarzai | Afghanistan | 239 |
| 3 | Wanindu Hasaranga | Sri Lanka | 235 |
| 4 | Glenn Maxwell | Australia | 231 |
| 5 | Hardik Pandya | India | 228 |
Bowling Rankings: Chakravarthy Holds Firm at the Top
Varun Chakravarthy remains the No. 1 T20I bowler with 721 points, thanks to his exceptional economy (6.24) and wicket-taking ability in death overs. He’s followed closely by Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan (712) and South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj (698).
Batting Rankings Snapshot
- No. 1: Suryakumar Yadav (India) – 865 points
- Highest mover: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan) – up 4 spots to No. 6
- Notable: Babar Azam (Pakistan) slips to No. 9 after low scores in last two matches
What This Means for Upcoming Tournaments
With the T20 World Cup 2026 qualifiers approaching, these rankings could influence team selections and strategies. All-rounders like Ayub and Abhishek offer tactical flexibility—batting depth plus bowling options—that modern T20 cricket demands.