Batting Phenom Abhishek Sharma Reaches Highest-Ever T20I Ranking

As of October 1st, 2025, Indian batting prodigy Abhishek Sharma has etched his name in the record books by achieving the highest-ever rating points in the ICC T20I Rankings. The 25-year-old left-hander amassed an incredible 931 points, surpassing the previous best of 919 set by England's Dawid Malan in 2020.

Sharma's remarkable performance at the recently concluded Asia Cup, where he was named the Player of the Tournament, has propelled him to the top of the batting rankings. He now leads England's Phil Salt by a substantial 82 rating points, with his India teammate Tilak Varma rounding out the top three.

In the bowling department, Varun Chakravarthy has maintained his position as the world's number one T20I bowler, thanks to his impressive seven-wicket haul at the Asia Cup. Teammates Kuldeep Yadav and Shaheen Afridi have also made significant gains in the rankings.

The all-rounder rankings have seen a shift, with Pakistan's Saim Ayub displacing India's Hardik Pandya from the top spot. Ayub's all-round exploits, including eight wickets, have earned him the coveted number one position, pushing Pandya down to second place.