Shreyas Iyer has climbed three places to secure fourth position in the latest ICC T20I batting rankings after scoring his maiden T20 International century against the West Indies. His rise gives India three players among the top two and four players inside the top 27 of the rankings.
Dubai, October 14: India captain Shreyas Iyer has achieved a career-best fourth position in the latest ICC Men’s T20 International batting rankings following an impressive performance in the ongoing five-match home series against the West Indies.
Iyer moved up three places after scoring his maiden T20I century in the opening match of the series in Lucknow. His innings helped him earn a significant rise in the rankings and strengthened India’s presence among the world’s leading T20I batters.
Shreyas Iyer Joins India’s Leading T20I Batters
With Iyer reaching fourth place, India continue to have a strong representation among the top-ranked batters in T20 International cricket.
Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan occupies the top position, while Abhishek Sharma is ranked second. Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan sits between the Indian players in third place after achieving a career-best rating following his performances against Sri Lanka.
Iyer’s latest achievement highlights his growing impact in the shortest format, particularly after his century in the series opener against the West Indies.
Kusal Mendis, Sherfane Rutherford and Sanju Samson Make Progress
Several other international batters also improved their positions in the latest ICC T20I rankings.
Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis climbed three places to reach 23rd position. West Indies batter Sherfane Rutherford made a bigger jump, moving up 13 places to share 24th position.
India’s Sanju Samson also gained ground, rising four places to reach a joint 27th position.
These movements reflect the impact of recent performances on the ICC’s updated T20 International batting standings.
Pakistan’s Maaz Sadaqat Enters the Top 50
Pakistan youngster Maaz Sadaqat recorded one of the notable improvements in the latest rankings. After remaining outside the top 100, he climbed to 45th position following his performances during the three-match series against Sri Lanka.
His rise marks a significant improvement in his standing among international T20 batters.
What Shreyas Iyer’s Ranking Means for India
Iyer’s move to fourth place adds another Indian name to the top end of the ICC T20I batting rankings. His maiden century against the West Indies has provided a strong start to the ongoing series and boosted his individual ranking.
With Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma and Shreyas Iyer occupying positions among the top four, India have a strong presence near the summit of the T20I batting list.
The rankings could see further changes as the ongoing international series progress and players continue to deliver performances on the field.
