India continue to dominate the ICC T20I rankings across both batting and bowling, with multiple players featuring inside the top brackets. As of the ICC rankings update on December 14, 2025, India’s strongest presence comes from Abhishek Sharma at the top of the batting charts and Varun Chakravarthy ruling the bowling list, while Tilak Varma has made notable gains after the South Africa series.
Below is a breakdown of India’s leading T20I performers across batting and bowling.
Tilak Varma, Abhishek Sharma Top India Players In ICC T20I Rankings For Batters
Tilak Varma has climbed to No. 4 in the ICC Men’s T20I batting rankings following his performances against South Africa. His 34-ball 62 in the second T20I stood out in a low-scoring match, while his unbeaten 26 in the following game showed his ability to finish chases calmly.
Tilak’s rise reflects consistency rather than volume, with his rating nearing the elite bracket occupied by the world’s best T20 batters.
Despite modest returns in the recent South Africa series, Abhishek Sharma, a key member in India T20I squad, remains the No. 1 ranked T20I batter in the world. His consistency across formats and strong performances earlier in the year have kept him at the top with a rating of 909.
Abhishek’s career-best rating of 931 highlights how firmly he has established himself as India’s most impactful T20 batter at present.
India Players – ICC T20I Batting Rankings (Top 50)
| Player | ICC Ranking | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Tilak Varma | 4 | 774 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 10 | 669 |
| Shubman Gill | 30 | 575 |
| Sanju Samson | 46 | 521 |
Varun Chakravarthy – World No. 1 in ICC T20I Rankings For Bowlers
Varun Chakravarthy has further strengthened his grip on the top spot in ICC T20I bowling rankings, following an outstanding series against South Africa. He has picked up six wickets at an average under 10, underlining his control and wicket-taking ability in all phases.
With a rating of 818, Chakravarthy is now comfortably ahead of the rest of the field and remains India’s most valuable T20 bowling asset.
India Players – ICC T20I Bowling Rankings (Top 50)
| Player | ICC Ranking | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Varun Chakravarthy | 1 | 818 |
| Axar Patel | 13 | 636 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 16 | 632 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 23 | 610 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 28 | 586 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 30 | 580 |
India currently boast the No. 1 ranked batter (Abhishek Sharma) and No. 1 ranked bowler (Varun Chakravarthy) in men’s T20Is, while Tilak Varma’s rise into the top four reinforces India’s depth in the shortest format. With multiple players inside the top 50 across both disciplines, India’s T20I core looks well set heading into the next international cycle.
