Suryakumar Yadav lost his No.1 T20I ranking to Australia’s Travis Head, while India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah made a significant leap in the bowler’s rankings, jumping 44 places. Suryakumar, who had been the top-ranked men’s T20I batter since December 2023 and had previously held the No. 1 spot, saw his reign end as Travis Head ascended to the top in the latest ICC rankings for T20I batters.
Head’s rise to the top spot was propelled by his impressive performance in the T20 World Cup, particularly his explosive 76 off 43 balls in Australia’s final Super Eight match. Despite Head’s efforts, Australia was eliminated from the tournament after Afghanistan secured a spot in the semi-finals by defeating Bangladesh. Head accumulated 255 runs in seven matches at an average of 42, boasting a strike rate of 158—the highest among players who scored over 200 runs in the tournament.
Suryakumar Yadav lose number 1 ranking in T20Is
Following the ranking shuffle, the remaining five spots were occupied by Suryakumar, Phil Salt, Babar Azam, and Mohammad Rizwan, who all dropped one spot. With 149 runs with a strike rate of 139 in six matches this World Cup, Suryakumar has an opportunity to take the top spot back. He is only two rating points behind Head, but if he plays well in India’s next semi-final match against England and maybe in the final, he might move back up to the top spot.
Furthermore, Rahmanullah Gurbaz of Afghanistan moved up five spots to sit just below Johnson Charles of the West Indies, who broke into the top ten by moving up four slots. The most recent rankings, nonetheless, did not fully benefit Australian players. Marcus Stoinis’ short reign as the top all-rounder came to an end when he was overthrown.
The T20I rankings have changed significantly throughout this time, with noticeable shifts among the top bowlers and hitters. Players have the chance to have a big impact on their standings as the T20 World Cup goes on, which reflects the competitive spirit of international cricket and the sport’s dynamic nature.
