Amid the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, the cricket landscape has witnessed a big shift this week with the release of the latest ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings as of February 25, 2026. In a historic moment for Zimbabwe cricket, veteran captain Sikandar Raza has reclaimed the summit, becoming the World No. 1 T20I All-rounder after overtaking Pakistan’s Saim Ayub.
Meanwhile, the Indian camp has dominated the charts with Abhishek Sharma maintaining his hold on the No. 1 batting spot and Ishan Kishan making a massive leap into the top five. In the bowling department, India’s Varun Chakravarthy continues to lead the world despite a challenging T20 World Cup outing.
Abhishek Sharma Reigns Supreme As Ishan Kishan Enters Top 5
India just keeps owning the batting charts. Abhishek Sharma is still sitting at No. 1, and he’s not just barely ahead. Despite being sloppy in the ongoing T20 World Cup, the left-handed batter has still got a solid 62-point lead over Phil Salt from England.
But the real headline? Ishan Kishan. He’s on fire right now, jumping three spots to crack the top five. And don’t sleep on Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan. Thanks to his run spree in the current T20 World Cup, he’s now ranked third, a new career best.
| Rank | Player | Nation | Rating Points |
| 1 | Abhishek Sharma | India | 877 |
| 2 | Phil Salt | England | 815 |
| 3 | Sahibzada Farhan | Pakistan | 810 |
| 4 | Pathum Nissanka | Sri Lanka | 789 |
| 5 | Ishan Kishan | India | 742 |
Varun Chakravarthy Holds No. 1 Spot Amid Bowling Reshuffle
India’s mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy is still on top of the T20I bowling rankings, even after a rough outing against South Africa. Right behind him, Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan holds steady at number two. The real surprise is South Africa’s Corbin Bosch. He jumped 21 spots and now sits at number three, thanks to some outstanding games against the UAE and India.
| Rank | Player | Nation | Rating Points |
| 1 | Varun Chakravarthy | India | 790 |
| 2 | Rashid Khan | Afghanistan | 753 |
| 3 | Corbin Bosch | South Africa | 731 |
| 4 | Adil Rashid | England | 716 |
| 5 | Abrar Ahmed | Pakistan | 712 |
Sikandar Raza Reclaims Throne As World’s Top T20 All-Rounder
Sikandar Raza is back on top of the all-rounder rankings after the latest 2026 update. He played a huge role for Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup, especially with that important 45 against Sri Lanka, and now he’s overtaken Pakistan’s Saim Ayub. The top five still features familiar faces like Hardik Pandya, plus Nepal’s fast-rising Dipendra Singh Airee.
| Rank | Player | Nation | Rating Points |
| 1 | Sikandar Raza | Zimbabwe | 294 |
| 2 | Saim Ayub | Pakistan | 281 |
| 3 | Hardik Pandya | India | 272 |
| 4 | Dipendra Singh Airee | Nepal | 244 |
| 5 | Azmatullah Omarzai | Afghanistan | 241 |
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