Ishan Kishan jumps to No. 8 in latest ICC T20I batting rankings; India has four in top 10

The Ishan Kishan has surged to No. 8 in the latest ICC Men’s T20I batting rankings, earning 732 rating points after a stellar performance in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The update was released on Wednesday as India prepares for its final group-stage match against the Netherlands.

India’s Abhishek Sharma remains at the top of the T20I batting list with 891 points, reinforcing his position as the world’s leading T20I batter. Also in the top 10 are his Indian teammates Tilak Varma (No. 4, 751 points) and Suryakumar Yadav (No. 6, 747 points), making India one of only a few nations with four players among the elite batters. England’s Phil Salt sits at No. 2 with 808 points, while Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka holds third place with 786 points. Other notable names in the top 10 include Sahibzada Farhan of Pakistan at No. 5 with 748 points, England’s Jos Buttler at No. 7, New Zealand’s Tim Seifert at No. 9, and Australia’s Travis Head at No. 10.

The rankings reflect recent performances at the World Cup, with Kishan’s explosive half-century against Pakistan significantly boosting his rating and helping him climb the list. India’s dominance across the batting rankings highlights the team’s depth and consistency in the T20 format.