The ICC T20I batting rankings have seen a major shake-up after the 2026 T20 World Cup, with Ishan Kishan rising to second place in the ICC T20I batting rankings. The Indian opener produced a remarkable tournament and scored 317 runs during the campaign.
As a result, the latest ICC T20I batting rankings now show Kishan just four rating points behind teammate Abhishek Sharma. Sharma continues to hold the top spot after his explosive half-century in the World Cup final against New Zealand.
Ishan Kishan’s World Cup Form Drives ICC T20I Batting Rankings Rise
Kishan’s outstanding form played a huge role in the updated ICC T20I batting rankings. The left-handed batter registered three fifties during the tournament and consistently provided strong starts for India.
Consequently, the gap between the top two players in the ICC T20I batting rankings has become extremely narrow. Abhishek Sharma remains No.1, yet Kishan now sits firmly in second place.
Several other players also achieved career-best positions after the tournament. New Zealand wicketkeeper Tim Seifert climbed to sixth in the rankings. Meanwhile, England’s young batter Jacob Bethell rose to 16th place.
Additionally, aggressive opener Finn Allen moved up to 20th following his Player-of-the-Tournament performance. India’s Sanju Samson advanced to 22nd, while Shivam Dube improved to 27th.
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Ishan Kishan climbs to World No. 2! 📈 Abhishek Sharma and Ishan are officially rewriting the T20I rankings. The most explosive opening duo in the world right now! 🇮🇳✨
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Rashid Khan Returns to No.1 in ICC T20I Bowling Rankings
Changes also appeared in the ICC T20I bowling rankings after the tournament. Afghanistan star Rashid Khan regained the No.1 position among T20I bowlers.
India spinner Varun Chakravarthy lost the top spot despite finishing as the joint-highest wicket-taker in the tournament. England leg-spinner Adil Rashid moved to fourth place after claiming 13 wickets.
India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah also climbed the ICC T20I bowling rankings after taking 14 wickets during the World Cup. His strong performance pushed him up to sixth position. All-rounder Axar Patel also improved his ranking and now stands at 17th.
Allrounder Rankings Remain Stable After T20 World Cup
Minimal changes appeared in the ICC T20I allrounder rankings after the tournament. Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza continues to hold the No.1 position.
India’s Hardik Pandya remains second in the standings. Meanwhile, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner moved up three places to ninth.
England all-rounder Will Jacks also gained ground and now occupies the 13th position in the latest ICC T20I rankings.
New ICC T20I Rankings Reflect Impact of World Cup Performances
Overall, the latest ICC T20I rankings highlight the impact of the 2026 T20 World Cup on global cricket standings. Several players produced standout performances, which resulted in major movements across batting, bowling and all-rounder charts.
Continued performances in upcoming international matches could bring further changes to the ICC T20I batting rankings in the months ahead.
