India’s dominance in Twenty20 internationals has peaked this season, and the latest rankings confirm their control across every department of the game. The side sits proudly as the number one-ranked T20I team, while their players occupy the top spots individually.
Abhishek Sharma has been crowned the best batter, Varun Chakravarthy stands as the leading bowler, and Hardik Pandya continues to reign as the premier all-rounder. Cricket has rarely witnessed such a clean sweep at the top of the ICC ladder, and it reflects both the team’s consistency and the brilliance of its top performers.
Abhishek Sharma stands at the centre of attention, and his rapid rise to the top looks remarkable. At only twenty-five years of age, the left-handed opener has entered a club that has so far included only the most decorated T20I batters.
With more than 900 rating points, Sharma now ranks alongside Virat Kohli, Babar Azam, Aaron Finch, Dawid Malan, Heinrich Klaasen and Suryakumar Yadav. His name now stands alongside players who have redefined batting standards in the shortest format.
The Asia Cup has provided the platform for this breakthrough. In just four innings, Sharma has scored 173 runs with a staggering strike rate of 208.43, making him the leading run-getter of the tournament. While others struggled to score freely on tricky pitches, Sharma’s fearless approach and clean hitting set him apart.
He has been India’s driving force at the top, ensuring the team begins every innings with authority. Every shot he played showed both flair and intent, and his influence kept India unbeaten in the competition so far.
India’s path to the Super Four stage proved both commanding and entertaining. They started with a nine-wicket win against the UAE before brushing aside Pakistan with a seven-wicket victory.
They finished the group stage with a 21-run win over Oman and then beat Pakistan again by six wickets in a thrilling Super Four clash. Their campaign now heads into another test against Bangladesh, and confidence in the camp could not be higher.
Beyond the Asia Cup, Sharma’s performances have opened another door. Reports suggest selectors are strongly considering him for India’s one-day squad against Australia, with the series starting on 19 October.
If selected, it would mark a natural extension of his form, and given how he has transformed India’s T20 batting, expectations are bound to follow him into the 50-over format. His rise shows how quickly international cricket can change once a young player makes the most of his chance.
