Image: Chakaravarthy is India's top-rated bowler, and Tilak Varma is their second-highest-ranked T20I batter / © Cricket.one
The current ICC T20I rankings have seen significant progress for two Indian players, Tilak Varma and Varun Chakaravarthy, following their standout performances in recent series. Tilak Varma, after scoring two centuries against South Africa and playing a pivotal role in India’s win during the second T20I against England, has climbed to the number 2 spot in the T20I batter rankings, surpassing Phil Salt.
His consistent form with the bat, including a match-winning knock in a challenging chase against England, has cemented his place among the top players in the world. On the bowling front, Varun Chakaravarthy has made a remarkable rise, jumping 25 places to become the number 5 ranked T20I bowler. His stellar performances, including a fifer in the recent T20I against England, have earned him recognition as the highest-ranked Indian bowler in T20I cricket.
Chakaravarthy has been a key player for India, leading the bowling charts in the ongoing series with 10 wickets, further establishing his dominance in the shortest format. These achievements highlight the growing influence of Indian players in global T20I rankings.