Ishan Kishan claims top spot in T20I batting rankings
Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan has ascended to the number one position in the global T20I batting rankings. The 27-year-old moved past fellow teammate Abhishek Sharma to secure the top rank for the first time in his career. Abhishek had maintained the number one position for nearly a year. Throughout 2026, Kishan has accumulated 545 runs across 15 T20I matches, maintaining an impressive strike rate of 199.63.