Sahibzada Farhan Climbs T20I Rankings After Stellar World Cup Performance

Sahibzada Farhan of Pakistan is making headlines as he approaches the top of the ICC Men's T20I batting rankings, following his remarkable performance in the World Cup. With two centuries to his name, he is now just 26 points behind India's Abhishek Sharma. The rankings have seen significant changes, with players like Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma breaking into the top 10. In bowling, Varun Chakravarthy leads, while Sikandar Raza remains the top all-rounder. Read on for a detailed overview of the latest rankings.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 4, 2026, 15:05 IST

Farhan Approaches Top Spot in T20I Rankings

Sahibzada Farhan, the opening batter from Pakistan, is closing in on India's Abhishek Sharma, who currently holds the top position in the ICC Men's T20I batting rankings. This update was released on Wednesday by the ICC.

Farhan made history by becoming the first player to score two centuries in a single ICC Men's T20 World Cup, achieving this feat with a remarkable hundred against Sri Lanka during their last Super 8s match in Pallekele. This outstanding performance propelled him to second place in the T20I batting rankings, where he also set a new career-high rating.

Current Rankings Overview

Abhishek Sharma leads the T20I batting rankings with a 26-point margin over Sahibzada Farhan, who now has 848 rating points. Farhan's impressive tally of 383 runs at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup helped him surpass Phil Salt and narrow the gap with Sharma.

Shuffling in Batting Rankings

The conclusion of the Super 8s stage has led to notable changes in the rankings. India's Ishan Kishan has moved up to fourth place with 783 rating points, while Tilak Varma has climbed to sixth with 749 rating points, both breaking into the top 10 T20I batters. South Africa's Dewald Brevis has also advanced to eighth place. Zimbabwe's Brian Bennett made a significant leap, rising six spots to 11th after scoring 292 runs in the tournament. Additionally, South African players Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram have also improved their standings.

T20I Bowling Rankings Update

In the T20I bowling rankings, Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy holds a narrow 18-point lead as the tournament progresses into the knockout phase. Chakravarthy has taken 12 wickets so far, maintaining his position at the top. Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed has climbed two spots to third, while Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has moved up to seventh. Arshdeep Singh has jumped six positions to 13th, and England's Liam Dawson has surged nine spots to share 14th. South Africa's Lungi Ngidi has also improved, moving up six places to 20th.

T20I All-Rounder Rankings Update

In the all-rounder rankings, Zimbabwe's captain Sikandar Raza remains in the lead. India's Hardik Pandya has climbed to second place, surpassing Pakistan's Saim Ayub. West Indies veteran Jason Holder has made a notable rise, jumping eight places to 11th after a strong performance in the T20 World Cup.