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• 06/26/2024
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Suryakumar Yadav’s tenure as the No.1 T20I batter has ended as Australia’s Travis Head ascended to the top spot in the ICC rankings for T20I batters on Wednesday. Suryakumar, who had held the No.1 position since December 2023, was overtaken following Head’s impressive performance in the T20 World Cup.

Head leaped four places to secure the top ranking, while Suryakumar, Phil Salt, Babar Azam, and Mohammad Rizwan each dropped one position, rounding out the top five. Head’s rise was fueled by his explosive 76 off 43 balls in Australia’s final Super Eight game of the tournament, although this effort was not enough to prevent Australia’s elimination at the hands of India.

Suryakumar Yadav’s reign as No.1 T20i batter is over after 601 days. pic.twitter.com/Ld4tqgL0cU

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 26, 2024

Head’s Stellar Performance

Travis Head’s climb to the top of the rankings is a testament to his consistent performance in the T20 World Cup. The left-handed opener amassed 255 runs in seven matches at an average of 42 and a strike rate of 158, the highest among batters who scored more than 200 runs in the tournament. Despite Australia’s early exit, Head’s contributions have left a significant mark on the rankings.

Suryakumar Yadav, who scored 149 runs in the World Cup across six matches with a strike rate of 139, will have an opportunity to reclaim his No.1 ranking. With India set to face England in the second semi-final on Thursday, Suryakumar is just two rating points behind Head. A strong performance in the semi-final and potentially the final could see him regain his top position.

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has made a significant jump in the bowling rankings, moving up 44 places to 24th. Bumrah’s exceptional performance in the World Cup, where he has taken 11 wickets in six innings with an economy rate of 4.08, has been instrumental in his rise.

Shifts in All-Rounder Rankings

In the all-rounder rankings, Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga has reclaimed the top spot, knocking Australia’s Marcus Stoinis down to fourth. India’s Hardik Pandya has moved up to third, with Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi in second. West Indies’ Roston Chase has also made a notable climb, jumping 17 places to 12th.

England’s Adil Rashid remains at the top of the bowling rankings, while Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan has moved up to second, thanks to his stellar performances in the T20 World Cup. Australia’s Josh Hazlewood has also advanced three places to fourth, following Hasaranga.

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Several other bowlers have made significant moves in the rankings. India’s Kuldeep Yadav is up 20 places to 11th, while England’s Jofra Archer has risen 19 spots to 38th after his comeback from injury.

The latest ICC T20I rankings reflect the dynamic performances in the ongoing T20 World Cup. Travis Head’s ascent to the No.1 batting position highlights his impactful performances, while Suryakumar Yadav has a chance to reclaim his spot in the upcoming matches.