Abhishek Sharma Reclaims World No 1 Spot; Marco Jansen Dominates Tests
Abhishek Sharma reclaims the top T20I spot after a blistering century. Marco Jansen dominates Test rankings as bowler and all-rounder.
In a stunning display of power-hitting, Indian batter Abhishek Sharma T20I ranking has surged back to the summit of the ICC Men's T20I charts. The left-handed explosive batter reclaimed the No. 1 position following a masterclass performance in the third T20I against New Zealand in Wellington on October 27, 2026.
A Blistering Century Propels Sharma Back to Top
Sharma's return to the top is the result of a breathtaking innings where he smashed a century in just 35 balls. He eventually finished with 113 runs off 38 deliveries, a feat that steered India to a convincing six-wicket series victory. With 897 rating points, Sharma returns to a position he previously held for nearly a year, from July 2025 to June 2026.
The shift in rankings has caused a shuffle among the world's elite batters:
- Sahibzada Farhan (Pakistan): Now occupies the second spot.
- Ishan Kishan (India): Displaced from the top, sliding down to third.
- Sanju Samson (India): Made a significant jump of six places to reach 20th.
- Finn Allen (New Zealand): Climbed three spots to land at 25th.
Marco Jansen's Historic Double Triumph
While Sharma dominated the shortest format, South Africa's Marco Jansen has rewritten the record books in Test cricket. Jansen has achieved the rare feat of becoming the No. 1 ranked Test bowler and the No. 1 ranked Test all-rounder simultaneously.
Dominating the Bowling Charts
Jansen's ascent comes on the heels of a powerhouse performance in the second Test against Australia in Gqeberha, where he claimed a five-wicket haul and contributed 85 runs with the bat. By climbing five spots, he displaced Australia's Mitchell Starc. Jansen is the first South African to lead the Test bowling rankings since Kagiso Rabada did so in November 2024.
Ending Jadeja's Four-Year Reign
In the all-rounder category, Jansen has ended the long-standing dominance of India's Ravindra Jadeja, who had held the top spot for four years. With 451 points, Jansen is the first South African all-rounder to reach the top since Vernon Philander in 2014. His incredible form has not gone unnoticed, with legendary fast bowler Dale Steyn hailing him as the "best cricketer in the world."
Other Notable Movements in Test Rankings
The recent Test series have sparked several other significant shifts in the ICC rankings:
- Temba Bavuma: The South African captain reached a career-best second place in the batting rankings after a massive 179-run knock, moving up four spots.
- Scott Boland: The Australian pacer has climbed to sixth in the bowling rankings.
- Simon Harmer: The South African spinner made a leap of 15 places to move into eighth in the all-rounder rankings.
- Marco Jansen (Batting): Beyond his bowling and all-round success, Jansen also jumped 13 places to 56th in the Test batting charts.