Dubai | SEPTEMBER 17,2025 | SKY LINK TIMES
India’s mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has created history by becoming the new No.1 T20I bowler in ICC rankings, dethroning New Zealand’s Jacob Duffy. This is the first time in his career that the 34-year-old has achieved the milestone, making him only the third Indian bowler after Jasprit Bumrah and Ravi Bishnoi to claim the top spot.
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Stellar Performances at Asia Cup 2025 by Varun Chakaravarthy
Varun Chakaravarthy’s rise in the rankings comes on the back of clutch performances in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. In India’s campaign opener against the UAE, he delivered a brilliant two-over spell, conceding just 4 runs for 1 wicket. His disciplined bowling helped India restrict their opponents while Kuldeep Yadav ran through the batting order.
In the much-anticipated clash against Pakistan, Chakaravarthy once again proved his value by conceding just 24 runs in four overs, maintaining an impressive economy of 6.00 and picking up a crucial wicket. His consistency has been key to India’s dominance in the tournament.
India Now Rules Test & T20I Bowling Rankings
With this achievement, India now enjoys dual supremacy in ICC bowling charts. Jasprit Bumrah continues to reign as the No.1 Test bowler, while Chakaravarthy has taken the throne in T20Is. This highlights India’s depth in bowling across formats and reflects the team’s successful investment in pace-spin balance.
Other Movers in ICC Rankings
Kuldeep Yadav surged 16 places to reach 23rd after his match-winning spells in Asia Cup 2025.
Australia’s Adam Zampa moved to 4th place, while Sri Lanka’s Nuwan Thushara climbed to 6th.
Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed jumped 11 spots to 16th, and Sufiyan Muqeem rose to 11th.
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Batters’ Rankings See Shuffle
On the batting front, Abhishek Sharma continues his dominance, retaining the No.1 spot with a career-high 884 rating points. England’s Phil Salt and Jos Buttler climbed to second and third place, respectively. India’s skipper Suryakumar Yadav slipped to seventh, overtaken by Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka, who now holds sixth place. Rising South African star Dewald Brevis is closing in on the top 10, currently ranked 11th.
A Historic Moment for Indian Cricket
Varun Chakaravarthy’s achievement adds another golden chapter to Indian cricket’s modern dominance. With both Bumrah and Chakaravarthy leading world rankings, India now has bowlers setting the benchmark in both Test and T20 formats. Fans and experts alike believe this could be a turning point ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
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