Ishan Kishan takes the top spot in the latest ICC Men’s T20I batting rankings, moving ahead of teammate Abhishek Sharma. Multiple outlets report that Abhishek had held the No. 1 position for nearly 12 months, but Kishan now leads by a small margin of seven rating points. Times of India and NDTV also confirm that both Indian batters remain the top two in the ranking update, with Kishan at No. 1 and Abhishek at No. 2.
Reports attribute Kishan’s rise to his recent strong performance, including his T20 World Cup form earlier in the year, where he scored 317 runs at a strike rate close to 200 and recorded a Player of the Match effort against Pakistan. Free Press Journal and Deccan Chronicle list Kishan’s rating points at 876 and Abhishek’s at 869, while also noting other movement across the table.
Beyond the top two, Times of India highlights ranking gains among England players, including Jacob Bethell’s climb and Sam Curran’s rise, while NDTV also points to broader changes in the update. Both Kishan and Abhishek are described as preparing for upcoming England series fixtures.
