Shreyas Iyer has climbed 18 places to a career-best seventh in the ICC Men’s T20I batting rankings after scoring his maiden century in the format, while Shubman Gill has retained the No. 1 position in the ODI batting rankings. The ICC released its latest rankings update on October 7, 2026, rewarding several Indian players for their performances against the West Indies.
Iyer’s unbeaten 102 off 43 balls in the first T20I in Lucknow was the standout performance behind his rise. Meanwhile, Gill strengthened his position at the top of the ODI rankings following a record-breaking double century.
Shreyas Iyer Climbs 18 Places in ICC T20I Rankings
Iyer smashed an unbeaten 102 off 43 deliveries, including 10 fours and six sixes, against the West Indies on October 6. His innings helped India secure an eight-wicket victory with 32 balls remaining.
The century lifted Shreyas Iyer to seventh in the ICC Men’s T20I batting rankings, making him India's third-highest-ranked batter in the format. It was a career-best position for the right-handed batter and his first appearance in the rankings' top 10.
Ishan Kishan continues to lead the T20I batting rankings, with Abhishek Sharma in second place. Tilak Varma is also inside the top 10 at 10th, giving India four batters among the leading players in the format.
Shubman Gill Retains No. 1 in ODI Rankings
Shubman Gill remains the world's top-ranked ODI batter after his unbeaten 223 against the West Indies in the second ODI in Guwahati. The knock earned him 25 rating points, taking his total to 841 points.
The double century was Gill's second in ODI cricket and the highest individual score in an ODI run chase, according to the ICC. His performance helped consolidate his lead at the top of the rankings.
Daryl Mitchell occupies second place, while Virat Kohli is third. KL Rahul has also made progress, climbing seven places to 10th after scoring a century in the third ODI against the West Indies.
Axar Patel Moves Up in T20I Bowling Rankings
Axar Patel has also made significant progress in the latest ICC rankings. The Indian left-arm spinner climbed 16 places to seventh in the T20I bowling rankings after taking two wickets in each of his three matches during the week.
His rise gives India another player inside the top 10 of the T20I rankings, highlighting the impact of the team's recent performances across batting and bowling.
Afghanistan's Rashid Khan has also returned to the No. 1 position in the T20I bowling rankings, replacing Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed at the top.
What the Latest ICC Rankings Mean for India
The latest update highlights India's strength across different formats. Iyer's rapid rise follows a landmark T20I innings, while Gill's continued dominance in ODI cricket reflects his ability to deliver substantial scores in the 50-over format.
Kishan and Abhishek remain ahead of Iyer in the T20I batting rankings, giving India three players in the top seven. With Tilak also ranked 10th, India have four batters in the top 10.
Gill's 841 rating points further underline the impact of his double century. Kohli and Rahul's positions also ensure that India have three batters in the ODI top 10.
FAQs
What is Shreyas Iyer's latest ICC T20I batting ranking?
Shreyas Iyer is ranked seventh in the ICC Men's T20I batting rankings after climbing 18 places following his maiden T20I century.
Why did Shreyas Iyer rise in the ICC rankings?
Iyer scored an unbeaten 102 off 43 balls against the West Indies in Lucknow on October 6, 2026, helping India win the first T20I by eight wickets.
Who is No. 1 in the ICC ODI batting rankings?
Shubman Gill holds the top position with 841 rating points after scoring an unbeaten 223 against the West Indies in the second ODI.
What is Axar Patel's latest T20I bowling ranking?
Axar Patel has climbed 16 places to seventh in the ICC Men's T20I bowling rankings after taking six wickets across three matches.
Which Indian batters are in the ICC T20I top 10?
Ishan Kishan is ranked first, Abhishek Sharma second, Shreyas Iyer seventh, and Tilak Varma 10th in the latest rankings update.
