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The latest update to the ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world, reflecting the high-stakes drama of the ongoing 2026 T20 World Cup. As the tournament shifts into the critical Super Eight stage, consistent performers are being rewarded with significant jumps, while veteran stars are proving that age is just a number. From Zimbabwe’s historic resurgence to India’s rising middle-order firepower, the charts now mirror the shift in power currently unfolding on the field.
Shivam Dube and Ishan Kishan register notable jumps in their respective ICC rankings
India’s white-ball depth is on full display in the latest rankings, with power-hitter Shivam Dube and wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan making significant strides. Dube, whose ability to dismantle spinners has become a vital asset for the Men in Blue, has jumped to a career-high 7th position in the all-rounder rankings. His recent Player of the Match performance against the Netherlands, where he blazed 66 off just 31 balls, cemented his status as one of the most impactful utility players in the world.
On the batting front, Ishan Kishan has made a thunderous return to the top tier. After a brief hiatus from the national setup, Kishan’s explosive form during the group stages has propelled him 3 spots up to 5th overall. He joins a dominant Indian batting contingent that includes Abhishek Sharma, who remarkably maintains his No. 1 ranking despite a string of low scores. This surge by Kishan and Dube underlines India’s aggressive new-age T20 philosophy, which prioritizes strike rates and multi-dimensional skills.
Sikandar Raza rises to No. 1 all-rounder of the T20I format
The headline of the week belongs to Zimbabwe’s talismanic skipper, Sikandar Raza. In what has been a see-saw battle for supremacy, Raza has officially reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC T20I all-rounder rankings. The 39-year-old veteran overtook Pakistan’s rising star Saim Ayub following a series of vintage performances that carried Zimbabwe to the Super Eight stage, a feat that famously saw the elimination of former champions Australia.
Raza’s rise is no fluke of the calculator; it is a direct result of his match-winning contributions under immense pressure. He played a pivotal role in the victory over Sri Lanka in Colombo with a brisk 45 and followed it up with a gritty 27 against the West Indies in Mumbai. His ability to provide four economical overs of off-spin while anchoring the middle order has made him the most valuable asset in the shortest format.
While Raza holds the summit for now, the competition is breathing down his neck. Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi moved up to 6th, and South Africa’s Corbin Bosch made a meteoric 21-place leap to 3rd in the bowling charts, signalling that the race for the top will only intensify as the 2026 World Cup reaches its business end.
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