Sharma reclaims T20I top spot as Jansen leads two Test rankings

Abhishek Sharma has reclaimed the No. 1 position in the ICC men’s T20I batting rankings after his 113-run century against New Zealand, while South Africa’s Marco Jansen has risen to the top of both the Test bowling and Test all-rounder lists. The rankings update followed Sharma’s innings in the third T20I in Wellington on October 27. He reached his century in 35 balls and made 113 from 38, helping India chase New Zealand’s target of 199 in 13.2 overs for a six-wicket victory. India’s win secured an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. Sharma displaced teammate Ishan Kishan, who fell to third after missing the second and third matches with an injury. Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan moved into second place. One account of the rankings gave Sharma 897 points, Farhan 883 and Kishan 866. Sharma had previously held the top position from July 2025 until Kishan took over in July 2026. Jansen’s rankings rise followed his performance in South Africa’s second World Test Championship match against Australia in Gqeberha. He scored 85 runs and took five wickets for 33 in Australia’s first innings, then claimed one for 34 in the second, as South Africa won by an innings and 31 runs....