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 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.
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.
| 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 |
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).
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.
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