Abhishek Sharma Reaches the Summit of ICC T20I Batting Rankings
On 30 July 2025, left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma achieved a landmark feat by becoming the world’s No. 1-ranked T20I batter. He surpassed Australia’s Travis Head with a rating of 829 points, entering an elite group of Indian players, including Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav, who have previously held this prestigious position.
Abhishek’s Rise to the Top
The 24-year-old Punjab-born cricketer made his debut in July 2024 and made an instant impact, registering two centuries, including a blistering 135 off 54 balls against England at the Wankhede Stadium earlier this year. His consistency during tours of South Africa and England propelled him past Travis Head, who had retained the top spot for over a year before sitting out the recent series.
Joining India’s T20I Royalty
- Virat Kohli: India’s first-ever No. 1 T20I batter (2014–2017)
- Suryakumar Yadav: Held the top spot from 2022 to 2024
- Abhishek Sharma now joins this exclusive list after stellar recent performances.
Ranking Snapshot
- Abhishek Sharma: 829 points (No. 1)
- Travis Head: 814 points (No. 2)
- Tilak Varma: 804 points (No. 3 – also Indian)
- Suryakumar Yadav: Maintains a top-10 ranking (No. 6)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal is now ranked 11th.
What This Means for Indian Cricket
- A new left-handed Indian talent now leads the global T20I batting rankings.
- Signals a generational transition with contributions coming from young performers.
- Reflects the depth and rising standard of India’s T20 batting pool—Tilak Varma and SKY also feature in the top ranks.
Abhishek’s Career So Far
In just 17 T20Is, Sharma has accumulated 535 runs at an average of 33.43, including two centuries. His 135 remains the highest individual T20I score by an Indian. His strike rate of nearly 194 cements his reputation as a power-hitter.
Final Take
At just 24, Abhishek Sharma joins the pantheon of India’s top white-ball batsmen. His rise to No. 1 is a testament to talent, timing, and consistency. With multiple Indian batters featuring in the elite T20I rankings, India’s dominance in the shortest format looks stronger than ever.
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