Abhishek Sharma dethrones Travis Head to become No.1 T20I batsman in latest ICC rankings

By Vikas Singh Derek

Vikas Singh Derek has a Master's in Journalism and has written more than 50,000 articles. He currently works as a cricket content writer at Khel Now.

Published at :July 30, 2025 at 2:52 PM

Modified at :July 30, 2025 at 6:20 PM

Abhishek Sharma celebrates his second T20I hundred

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Abhishek Sharma has replaced Travis Head from the top spot in the ICC rankings for T20I batsmen.

In the latest rankings for T20I batsmen released by the International Cricket Council (ICC), Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma has grabbed the top spot. The left-handed batsman has replaced Australia’s Travis Head to become the No.1 ranked batter in the shortest format of the game.

Sharma gained one spot to reach the top position in the ICC rankings with 829 rating points. Head has dropped to second place with 814 rating points.

Sharma last played a T20I match against England earlier this year in February. The Indian opener has played 17 T20Is so far, hitting 535 runs at a strike rate of 193.85. He has also slammed two half-centuries and two centuries.

Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav among top 10 T20I batters

Suryakumar Yadav India T20I — Suryakumar Yadav. (Image Source: BCCI)

Tilak Varma continues to grab the third spot in the ICC rankings for T20I batters. India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav holds the sixth spot. Yashasvi Jaiswal has dropped two spots and occupies the 11th rank in the updated rankings. Australia’s Josh Inglis has gained six spots to capture the ninth spot.

Meanwhile, Travis Head is part of the Australia squad for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa in August. During the series, he will have the chance to reclaim his top spot in the ICC rankings. Australia and South Africa will play three T20Is during the series.

Moreover, Sharma will have the opportunity to retain his top spot if he is picked in the Asia Cup 2025. The tournament will be played in T20I format from September 9 to 28. The Indian Cricket Team is currently busy in the test series against England.

Sharma was last seen in action during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, where he scored a century for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). With 439 runs in 14 games at a strike rate of 193.39, Sharma ended as the second-highest run-scorer for his team.

Who holds the top spot in ICC rankings for T20I batsmen?

Abhishek Sharma holds the top spot in ICC rankings for T20I batsmen.

What is Abhishek Sharma’s record in T20Is?

Abhishek Sharma has scored 535 runs in 17 T20Is with two centuries and two half-centuries.

Which team hold the top spot in ICC rankings for T20I teams?

India hold the top spot in ICC rankings for T20I teams.

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Vikas Singh Derek

Vikas Singh Derek is a core cricket-lover since childhood and has always followed the sport both in his personal and professional life. He started his school life by watching cricket at home with family. Later, he played cricket on the field at local clubs during college. After his Master's in Journalism from Mumbai, he followed his passion by covering cricket news across various digital media. Since 2015, he has been an aspiring sports journalist and cricket content writer with over 50K+ articles.