ICC T20I Rankings: Shreyas Iyer Enters Top 5, Sanju Samson Climbs to 27th
The latest ICC T20I rankings, released on October 14, 2026, have brought good news for Indian batters Shreyas Iyer and Sanju Samson. India captain Iyer has moved up three places to fourth in the men’s T20I batting rankings, entering the top five for the first time in his career. Samson has also gained four places to reach joint 27th.
Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan is ranked third, with three Indian batters featuring around him in the top five. Ishan Kishan leads the rankings, followed by Abhishek Sharma, while England captain Harry Brook occupies fifth place.
Shreyas Iyer Reaches Career-Best Top-Five Position
Shreyas Iyer has climbed to fourth place with 798 rating points. His rise follows his performances in India’s ongoing five-match T20I series against the West Indies.
Iyer scored a century in the opening match and followed it up with a 40-run innings in another game. He scored just one run in the third T20I.
Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan holds third place with 883 rating points, his career-best rating. He scored a record 238 runs in Pakistan’s three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, registering scores of more than 70 in each match.
The top five in the latest batting rankings are led by India’s Ishan Kishan with 904 points, followed by Abhishek Sharma with 891. Farhan and Iyer occupy third and fourth places, respectively, while England’s Harry Brook is fifth with 883 points.
Sanju Samson Moves Up to Joint 27th
India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has climbed four places to joint 27th in the T20I batting rankings, with 605 rating points. He shares the position with New Zealand batter Finn Allen.
Samson scored an impressive 82 runs in the second T20I against the West Indies but managed only three runs in the third match.
Pakistan youngster Maaz Sadaqat has also made progress, reaching 45th place after his performances in the Sri Lanka series. He was previously outside the top 100.
Other notable movers include Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis, who has risen three places to 23rd, and West Indies batter Sherfane Rutherford, who has climbed 13 places to joint 24th.
India have four batters in the top 10. Vice-captain Tilak Varma occupies ninth place with 731 rating points.
Roston Chase Rises in T20I Bowling Rankings
West Indies all-rounder Roston Chase has gained 24 places in the T20I bowling rankings following his performance against India. He is now ranked 23rd.
Pakistan’s Salman Mirza has climbed nine places to 14th, while Saim Ayub has moved up eight places to 54th.
Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan continues to hold the top position among T20I bowlers. India have two players in the top 10: spin all-rounder Axar Patel at seventh and fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah at 10th. Bumrah is not part of India’s squad for the ongoing T20I series against the West Indies.
Chase has also improved his position in the T20I all-rounders’ rankings, climbing two places to third.
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza remains the top-ranked T20I all-rounder.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is Shreyas Iyer’s position in the latest ICC T20I batting rankings?
Shreyas Iyer has climbed three places to fourth, with 798 rating points.
2. Who is the number one batter in the ICC T20I rankings?
According to the reported rankings, India’s Ishan Kishan is ranked first with 904 rating points.
3. What is Sanju Samson’s latest T20I batting ranking?
Sanju Samson has moved up four places to joint 27th, with 605 rating points.
4. What is Sahibzada Farhan’s position in the T20I batting rankings?
Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan is ranked third with 883 rating points.
5. How many Indian batters feature in the T20I rankings top 10?
Four Indian batters feature in the top 10, including Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma, according to the report.
6. Who is the number one T20I bowler?
Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan holds the top position in the T20I bowling rankings.
7. What is Roston Chase’s latest T20I bowling ranking?
Roston Chase has climbed 24 places to 23rd in the bowling rankings.
8. Who is the top-ranked T20I all-rounder?
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza holds the number one position in the T20I all-rounders’ rankings.
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