Ishan Kishan Climbs 32 Spots in ICC T20I Rankings Before World Cup
The ICC has recently unveiled the latest T20I rankings, which feature significant changes for Indian cricketers as the T20 World Cup approaches. Ishan Kishan has made headlines by climbing an impressive 32 spots in the batting rankings. Meanwhile, Abhishek Sharma continues to shine at the top, maintaining his position as the number one T20I batter.
Ishan Kishan’s Remarkable Ascend
Ishan Kishan’s rise follows an outstanding performance where he scored a T20I century off 42 balls against New Zealand. This feat has elevated him to 32 places higher in the rankings, marking him as the third Indian batter to accomplish such a milestone.
Current Top Indian Players
- Abhishek Sharma: No. 1 T20I batter with 917 rating points.
- Tilak Varma: Ranked fourth with 766 points.
- Suryakumar Yadav: Holds sixth place with 728 points.
- Hardik Pandya: Third in all-rounders with 247 points.
- Varun Chakravarthy: Leading bowler with 776 points.
Bowling and All-Rounder Rankings
In the all-rounder category, Hardik Pandya remains strong in third place, trailing behind Pakistan’s Saim Ayub and Zimbabwe’s Sikander Raza. On the bowling front, Varun Chakravarthy’s exceptional skills have kept him at the top of the rankings, further solidifying his status as a key player for India.
Upcoming T20 World Cup Matches
India is set to begin their T20 World Cup journey on February 7, facing the USA at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Their group stage will include matches against Namibia on February 12 and the highly anticipated clash with Pakistan on February 15. The team will conclude their group games against the Netherlands on February 18, aiming to secure a strong position ahead of the knockout rounds.
The latest ICC T20I rankings showcase India’s cricketing talent and set the stage for an exciting T20 World Cup. As the tournament approaches, all eyes will be on Ishan Kishan and his teammates to deliver stellar performances.
