ICC T20I Rankings: Tilak Varma moves to 2nd spot, only behind THIS Australian batter

In the latest ICC T20I batting rankings, India's rising star Tilak Varma has climbed to the second spot. The 22-year-old is only behind Australia's Travis Head for the No.1 spot. Varma has scores of 19*, 72*, and 18 in the ongoing series, He is just 23 points behind Head.

Varma's current tally of 832 points is the fourth-highest by an Indian batter in T20I rankings, behind only Suryakumar Yadav, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul. Should he surpass Head in the remaining two matches of the series, Varma will become the youngest-ever player to top the T20I batting rankings, surpassing Babar Azam's record.

In the ICC Men's T20I bowling rankings, mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has made a sensational leap, climbing 25 places to secure the fifth spot following a standout performance against England in the ongoing five-match series.

Chakravarthy's five-wicket haul in Rajkot during the third T20I was the highlight of the series so far, showcasing his ability to bamboozle batters with his variations and precision.
Chakravarthy's performance was instrumental in India's efforts, though they narrowly lost the match by 26 runs. His newfound position among the top five T20I bowlers underscores his rise as a significant force in white-ball cricket.

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While Chakravarthy made waves, England's seasoned spinner Adil Rashid quietly re-ascended to the top of the ICC T20I Bowling Rankings. Rashid's consistent performances in the series, including an economical spell of 1/15 in Rajkot, helped England stay alive in the series, now trailing 2-1.

(With inputs from IANS)