New Delhi: India spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has climbed to the top of the latest ICC Men’s T20I Bowling Rankings, becoming only the third Indian bowler to achieve the feat after Jasprit Bumrah and Ravi Bishnoi.
The 34-year-old has emerged as a key figure in India’s T20I setup over the past 12 months, with consistent performances that helped him leapfrog New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy to the No.1 position.
Recent Form and Performances
Chakaravarthy, who bagged his second career five-wicket haul against England earlier this year, has continued his good run in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025.
- vs UAE: 1/4 in India’s opening game
- vs Pakistan: 1/24 in a commanding win four days later
These spells were enough to push him three spots up to the premier position in the rankings.
Current Top Bowlers
- 1. Varun Chakaravarthy (India)
- 2. Jacob Duffy (New Zealand) ↓
- 3. Akeal Hosein (West Indies)
- 4. Adam Zampa (Australia) ↑
Other big movers include:
- Nuwan Thushara (Sri Lanka): up six spots to 6th
- Sufiyan Muqeem (Pakistan): up four to 11th
- Abrar Ahmed (Pakistan): up 11 to 16th
- Kuldeep Yadav (India): up 16 places to 23rd
Batting Rankings Update
India’s Abhishek Sharma continues as the No.1 ranked T20I batter after his 31-run knock against Pakistan, though challengers are closing in:
- Phil Salt (England): up to 2nd
- Jos Buttler (England): up to 3rd
- Dewald Brevis (South Africa): up two to 11th
- Aiden Markram (South Africa): up 10 to 30th
Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka (6th) and Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz (19th) also made gains, while Bangladesh’s Tanzid Hasan (35th) and India’s Shubman Gill (39th) rose four spots each.
All-Rounders Rankings
India star Hardik Pandya remains the No.1 ranked T20I all-rounder. Among notable movers:
- Saim Ayub (Pakistan): up four places to equal 5th
- Abhishek Sharma (India): up four to 14th