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Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan Top T20I Rankings; SA's Esterhuizen Soars

Indian batters Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan continue to occupy the top two positions in the latest ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings. South Africa's Connor Esterhuizen made a massive leap into the top 40 batters after a stellar series against New Zealand, where he scored 200 runs and won Player of the Series. Afghanistan's Rashid Khan remains the top-ranked T20I bowler, while South African bowlers Gerald Coetzee and Ottneil Baartman saw significant gains. Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza continues to lead the all-rounders' rankings.

Key Points: ICC T20I Rankings: Indian Duo Lead, Esterhuizen Jumps to 39th

  • Indian openers hold top two batting ranks
  • SA's Esterhuizen jumps 60+ spots after 200-run series
  • Rashid Khan remains top T20I bowler
  • SA pacers Coetzee, Baartman make big gains
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Abhishek, Kishan retain top two spots, SA's Esterhuizen makes major gain

India's Abhishek Sharma & Ishan Kishan retain top T20I batting spots. SA's Connor Esterhuizen rockets into top 40 after Player of Series award vs NZ.

"He rose from outside the top 100 T20I batters to 39th overall - ICC Rankings update"

Dubai, April 1

India's Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan stay in the top two positions, while South African batter Connor Esterhuizen has continued his upward momentum with significant progress in the latest ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings update after his recent performances against New Zealand.

Esterhuizen made a strong start to his international career during South Africa's recent T20I series in New Zealand, scoring 200 runs and earning the Player of the Series award. He rose from outside the top 100 T20I batters to 39th overall, marking a strong fortnight for the powerful right-hander and the Proteas, who secured a close 3-2 series win.

Esterhuizen's total of 200 runs was twice as much as anyone else in the five-game series. Additionally, New Zealand wicketkeeper Tim Robinson, who moved up two places to tie for 32nd, also advanced on the T20I batting list after scoring 81 runs against the Proteas.

England veteran Jos Buttler has moved up one spot to eighth, while New Zealand's Tim Seifert has dropped one place to ninth; these are the only top 20 players to change positions this week.

The updated T20I bowler rankings remain led by Afghanistan's Rashid Khan, with several South African players emerging as big winners after their performances against New Zealand. The Pace trio of Gerald Coetzee (who moved up 36 spots to tie for 52nd), Ottneil Baartman (up 10 places to 56th), and George Linde (rising six positions to tie for 62nd) make notable progress.

Additionally, the inexperienced New Zealand seamer Zakary Foulkes (up 11 slots to 70th) earns recognition.

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza continues to lead the T20I all-rounders list. This week, Coetzee stands out by climbing 14 spots to tie for 72nd place after taking eight wickets and scoring 18 runs in the series against New Zealand.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Esterhuizen's jump is incredible! From outside top 100 to 39th is no small feat. Shows what a good series can do. The Proteas look like they've found a real gem just in time for the T20 World Cup.
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Priya S
Happy for our Indian players, but honestly, these rankings feel a bit skewed sometimes. How is someone like Suryakumar not in the top 2? He's been a beast. Just my two paise. 🤔
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Vikram M
The South African bowling attack is shaping up nicely with Coetzee, Baartman, and Linde all moving up. They could be a serious threat in the World Cup. Our batters need to be prepared!
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Rohit P
Good to see Rashid Khan still leading the bowling charts. What a legend! Also, kudos to Sikandar Raza – leading the all-rounders list consistently is a huge achievement for a player from an associate nation. Respect!
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Ananya R
Exciting times for T20 cricket! So many new names popping up. Esterhuizen, Foulkes... the game is truly global now. Can't wait for the World Cup to see all these players in action. 🏏

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