The ICC T20I batting rankings for 2026 have been dominated by India as two of their dynamic batters occupy the top two spots. Abhishek Sharma continues to retain the No.1 spot, while Ishan Kishan’s fiery comeback has propelled him to second place. Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan, England’s Phil Salt, and Sri Lanka’s consistent star Pathum Nissanka complete a star-studded top five, reflecting a thrilling mix of power-hitting and big-tournament performances from the recent T20 World Cup.
5 T20I Batters In Latest ICC Rankings for 2026
Let’s dive into this photo collection and find out about the top five batters in ICC T20I rankings in detail.
1. Abhishek Sharma – India
Star India opener Abhishek Sharma holds the top spot in the ICC T20I rankings 2026 with 875 points. Despite his decent performance in T20 cricket, Abhishek has retained his top spot. He registered five ducks in 2026, out of which three came in the T20 World Cup. Sharma has played a total of 46 matches and scored 1,438 runs at a strike rate of 190.46.
2. Ishan Kishan – India
Ishan Kishan ranks second on the ICC T20I ranking with 871 points. Kishan, who was out of the international setup for two years, made a solid comeback ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 and impressed everyone with his explosive batting. In a total of 45 matches, Kishan has amassed 1,328 runs at an average of 30.18, which features 10 half-centuries and a hundred.
3. Sahibzada Farhan – Pakistan
Pakistan’s opener, Sahibzada Farhan, ranks third on the ICC T20I ranking with 848 points. Farhan had a record-breaking campaign at the T20 World Cup 2026 as he was the leading run-scorer in the tournament, scoring 383 runs. Sahibzada Farhan has amassed 1,305 runs in 46 matches at an average of 30.34, laced with 10 fifties and two centuries.
4. Phil Salt – England
England’s Phil Salt ranks fourth on the ICC T20I rankings with 792 points. Salt has played 60 T20I matches in his career and scored 1,717 runs at an average of 34.34, which includes four centuries
5. Pathum Nissanka – Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s star opener Pathum Nissanka ranks fifth on the ICC T20I rankings with 766 points. The 27-year-old has scored a total of 2,648 runs in 91 matches at an average of 31.15 and a strike rate of 128.66.
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