India’s Varun Chakravarthy has made a remarkable jump in the ICC T20I bowling rankings, emerging as the world’s number one bowler for the first time. His consistent and impressive performances in the ongoing Asia Cup have propelled him to the top spot, marking a significant milestone in his cricketing career.
Varun Chakravarthy’s latest rise in the rankings sees him climb three positions to claim the number one spot with a career-best rating of 733 points. This achievement highlights his growing dominance in the shortest format of international cricket. New Zealand’s Jacob Duffy, who was previously ranked second, has now slipped to the second position with a rating of 717, showing a clear gap between the top two bowlers.
Other bowlers in the rankings have also experienced shifts. West Indies’ Akeal Hosein maintains his third-place ranking, while Australia’s Adam Zampa has gained a position, moving up to fourth with a rating of 700. England’s Adil Rashid has dropped three places to fifth.
Sri Lankan bowler Nuwan Thushara has made an impressive surge, jumping six spots to reach sixth place with a rating of 677. Vanindu Hasaranga holds steady at seventh, while India’s Ravi Bishnoi has slipped two spots to eighth. Australia’s Nathan Ellis and Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan have each dropped one position, now sitting at ninth and tenth respectively.
Varun Chakravarthy’s ascent to the top of the ICC T20I bowling rankings reflects his match-winning abilities and his crucial role in India’s bowling attack. His performance in key tournaments like the Asia Cup continues to establish him as a leading spinner on the global stage.