The ICC released the latest T20 rankings on September 17, in which Kuldeep Yadav, who performed brilliantly with the ball in the Asia Cup 2025, has made a significant leap. Team India has played two matches so far in the tournament, and Kuldeep Yadav's match-winning performance has been evident in both.
Sports News: The impact of the thrilling encounters in the Asia Cup 2025 is now clearly visible in the ICC T20 rankings. Several major upsets have been witnessed in the latest rankings. India's opening batsman Abhishek Sharma has created history by achieving his all-time high ranking, while England's aggressive batsman Phil Salt has also made a big jump based on his stellar performance.
On the other hand, India's Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav have faced a setback. In the bowlers' list, Kuldeep Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah have also made a b comeback, improving their rankings.
Abhishek Sharma Reaches a New Peak
India's Abhishek Sharma is currently at the first position in the ICC T20 rankings. His aggressive batting in the match against Pakistan has propelled him to a new milestone. His rating has now reached 884 points, which is his career-best rating. His batting in the Asia Cup has brought him consistent success, and he is emerging as a new batting powerhouse for India in T20 cricket. Cricket experts believe that Abhishek's explosive batting will prove crucial for Team India in the times to come.
Phil Salt Makes a Big Leap
England's Phil Salt has also made a one-spot jump with a stellar performance and has now reached the second position. His aggressive century against South Africa has given him an edge in the rankings. Phil Salt's current rating is 838 points. His batting style is aggressive and fast-paced, which helps his team reach high scores.
Position of Jos Buttler and Other Players
England's experienced batsman Jos Buttler has also made a one-spot jump and secured the third position. His rating is 794 points. His excellent innings against South Africa provided strength to the team. India's Tilak Varma has slipped two places and moved down to the fourth position. His rating has dropped to 792 points. Meanwhile, Travis Head remains in the fifth position. Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka has moved up one place to the sixth position, with a rating of 751 points.
Indian T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav has also lost one spot and is now in seventh place. His rating has fallen to 747 points. At one point, his rating had reached 912, but a lack of consistency in recent matches has pushed him back.
Kuldeep Yadav's Sensational Comeback Among Bowlers
India's Kuldeep Yadav, with his brilliant bowling performance in the Asia Cup 2025, has made a 16-place leap and is now at the 23rd position with 604 rating points. Kuldeep secured 4 wickets against UAE and 3 wickets against Pakistan, leading his team to victory. This comeback after being out of the team for a long time is considered crucial for his career. Further improved performance is expected from him in the upcoming Super-4 matches.
Jasprit Bumrah, who has returned to the T20 team after a long hiatus, has also jumped 4 places to reach the 40th position. His current rating is 537 points. He has taken 3 wickets in the Asia Cup so far. On the other hand, Hardik Pandya has suffered a setback in bowling, falling 13 places to 66th.
