Overview:
Although Chakaravarthy ended as the joint-highest wicket-taker, he claimed only five wickets in five matches after the group stage, with his economy exceeding 10 runs per over in four of those games
Fresh from being named Player of the Tournament at the T20 World Cup 2026, Sanju Samson made a big jump in the ICC T20I batting rankings, climbing 18 positions to reach No. 22. The wicket-keeper batter was in sensational form, scoring three consecutive fifties in high-pressure matches, including the semifinal and the final, finishing as India’s leading run-scorer and third overall in the tournament.
Before India’s must-win virtual knockout against the West Indies, Samson was ranked 65th. But his match-winning knocks, highlighted by a 46-ball 89 in the final, propelled him to a career-high rating of 637 and a rapid rise in the rankings.
Meanwhile, India’s No. 1 T20I batter, Abhishek Sharma, was at risk of losing his top spot after a below-par tournament, having managed just 89 runs across seven matches. His blistering 18-ball fifty in the final, however, helped him retain his position for the time being.
Ishan Kishan also gained in the rankings. His fifty in the final took him to the No. 2-ranked spot.
Varun Chakaravarthy’s dominance as the top-ranked T20I bowler ended after a patchy second half of the tournament. The leading spot now belongs to Afghanistan’s spinner Rashid Khan, who earned a rating of 753 thanks to consistent performances in the subcontinent.
Although Chakaravarthy ended as the joint-highest wicket-taker, he claimed only five wickets in five matches after the group stage, with his economy exceeding 10 runs per over in four of those games. His struggles included figures of 1-64 in four overs in the semifinal against England at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.
Previously, Chakaravarthy had reached a career-high rating of 818 during the 2025 home series against South Africa, but his rating has now fallen to 740, leaving him just ahead of spinners Abrar Ahmed and Adil Rashid.
Jasprit Bumrah rose to No. 6 after his four-wicket haul in the World Cup final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad. In contrast, Arshdeep Singh fell three positions.