Abhishek Sharma and Marco Jansen Shine in ICC Rankings

In a thrilling update from the world of cricket, Abhishek Sharma has reclaimed the No.1 spot in the ICC Men's T20I batter rankings after a stunning century against New Zealand. Meanwhile, Marco Jansen has made history by topping both the Test bowling and all-rounder rankings following a stellar performance against Australia. This article delves into their remarkable achievements and the latest shifts in the T20I and ODI rankings, highlighting the rising stars of international cricket.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 28, 2026, 15:14 IST

Abhishek Sharma Tops ICC T20I Batter Rankings

India's Abhishek Sharma has regained the top position in the ICC Men's T20I batter rankings after scoring a remarkable century against New Zealand. His outstanding performance in the third T20I match in Wellington on Tuesday led to a six-wicket victory for India, securing the series.

Sharma reached his century in just 35 balls, finishing with an impressive 113 runs off 38 deliveries. This performance allowed him to surpass teammate Ishan Kishan, who had taken the lead in July after a series of strong showings in Ireland. Abhishek first achieved the No.1 ranking in July 2025, overtaking Australia's Travis Head.

Marco Jansen Ascends in ICC Test Rankings

In a parallel achievement, South Africa's Marco Jansen has ascended to the top of both the Test bowling and all-rounder rankings for the first time in his career. His rise follows a dominant performance against Australia in the second ICC World Test Championship match held in Gqeberha.

Jansen played a crucial role in South Africa's victory, scoring 85 runs and taking five wickets in Australia's first innings. This performance propelled him up the rankings, moving him to 56th among Test batters, overtaking Mitchell Starc to become the leading Test bowler, and displacing India's Ravindra Jadeja as the top all-rounder, a position Jadeja held for over four years. Jansen's rapid rise has drawn praise from former South African cricketer Dale Steyn, who called him 'the best cricketer in the world.'

Recent Updates in T20I and ODI Rankings

The latest updates in the T20I rankings show several players making notable advancements. India's Sanju Samson has moved up six spots to 20th among batters, while New Zealand's Finn Allen has climbed three positions to 25th. In the T20I bowling rankings, New Zealand's Mitchell Santner has risen seven places to seventh, and India's Arshdeep Singh has moved up six spots to 15th.

Additionally, the ongoing ODI tri-series featuring Pakistan, England, and Sri Lanka has led to changes in the ODI rankings. England's Ben Duckett and Harry Brook have made progress among batters. In the ODI bowling rankings, Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi has climbed two spots to sixth, Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai has surged 13 positions to seventh, and Namibia's Bernard Scholtz has moved up nine places to eighth, all entering the top 10. Veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi from Afghanistan has also made significant strides, climbing five places to third in the ODI all-rounder rankings.