India’s star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has reclaimed the top spot as the number one ranked T20I all-rounder following a stellar performance in the recent series against South Africa. This marks the second time in his career that Pandya has achieved this feat. Meanwhile, Tilak Varma’s extraordinary batting display has catapulted him to third place in the rankings for T20I batters, making him one of the fastest risers in recent memory.
Pandya’s rise to the top
Hardik Pandya surpassed England’s Liam Livingstone and Nepal’s Dipendra Airee to reclaim the number one position. His impactful performances, including a 39-run knock in the second T20I and a brilliant 1/8 spell in the third T20I, were instrumental in his ascent. Pandya’s all-round contributions were pivotal in India’s series win against South Africa.
Tilak Varma’s meteoric rise
Tilak Varma, named Player of the Series, made a remarkable leap of 69 spots to secure the third position in the T20I batting rankings. The Hyderabad batter’s two centuries and 280 runs in the series showcased his potential on the international stage. Varma now trails only Australia’s Travis Head and England’s Phil Salt in the rankings. Meanwhile, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav has slipped to the fourth spot.
Bowling rankings: Arshdeep Singh enters top 10
In the bowling rankings, Arshdeep Singh has broken into the top 10 for the first time, climbing to the ninth position. Adil Rashid and Wanindu Hasaranga maintain their hold on the top two spots, while Australia’s Adam Zampa has risen to third. Former number one Ravi Bishnoi slipped to the eighth position.
Other notable changes
- Pakistan’s Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan each dropped one spot in the batting rankings after their struggles against Australia.
- The rankings continue to reflect the shifting dynamics in T20I cricket, with emerging players like Tilak Varma and Arshdeep Singh making their mark.
India’s dominance in the series against South Africa has reshaped the T20I rankings, with Pandya, Varma, and Arshdeep cementing their places among the world’s best.