By Swapneel Deshpande June 26, 2024
In a dramatic shake-up of the ICC Men’s T20I Batting Rankings, Australian opener Travis Head has ascended to the coveted number one position, displacing India’s Suryakumar Yadav after his prolonged reign at the summit. Head’s rise comes on the back of stellar performances during the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, where his consistent batting prowess has garnered significant attention.
Travis Head’s journey to the top was punctuated by a magnificent 76-run knock against India, despite his team eventually falling short in the thrilling encounter. His ability to anchor innings and score crucial runs under pressure has solidified his stature as a key figure in Australia’s T20 lineup.
Suryakumar Yadav, who had held the number one spot since December 2023, now finds himself relegated to second place. Following him closely are Phil Salt, Babar Azam, and Mohammad Rizwan, who have all slipped down a spot in the latest rankings update.
West Indies’ Johnson Charles has surged up the rankings, climbing four places to enter the top ten. Meanwhile, Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz continues to impress, moving up five spots to position himself just outside the top tier.
In the all-rounders’ domain, Marcus Stoinis of Australia has relinquished his number-one position, with Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga reclaiming the top spot. Stoinis now sits fourth, behind Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi and India’s Hardik Pandya, who have surged in the rankings.
England’s Adil Rashid maintains his supremacy as the top-ranked bowler in T20Is, with Rashid Khan of Afghanistan moving up to second place following his standout performances in the T20 World Cup. Australia’s Josh Hazlewood has also made significant strides, climbing three places to fourth, closely trailing Sri Lanka’s Hasaranga.
Several prominent bowlers have seen notable advancements in the rankings, reflecting their impactful contributions in recent matches. India’s Kuldeep Yadav has surged an impressive 20 places to 11th, while his compatriot Jasprit Bumrah has made a remarkable jump of 44 spots to 24th. England’s Jofra Archer has also shown resilience, ascending 19 places to 38th after recovering from injury.
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