Abhishek Sharma stayed top in T20I rankings after scoring 52 in India’s 96-run T20 World Cup final win over New Zealand on March 8, 2026.

Abhishek Sharma remains top of the ICC Men's T20I batting rankings after a 52-run innings in India’s 96-run T20 World Cup final win over New Zealand on March 8, 2026, securing India’s third title and first back-to-back championships. Despite three early ducks, Sharma’s match-winning knock kept him at 875 points. Teammate Ishan Kishan rose to second with 317 tournament runs and a career-high rating. New Zealand’s Tim Seifert and England’s Jacob Bethell reached personal bests. Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan claimed the top bowling spot, overtaking India’s Varun Chakaravarthy, while Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel improved. All-rounders Sikandar Raza and Hardik Pandya led with career highs, joined by New Zealand’s captain and England’s Will Jacks.