Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube Shine in ICC Rankings Despite India’s T20 World Cup Setback

The latest update from the International Cricket Council has brought encouraging news for India despite a difficult phase in the T20 World Cup.

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has climbed three spots to secure the fifth position in the men’s T20I batting rankings, while all-rounder Shivam Dube has moved up to seventh among all-rounders.

The rankings boost comes even as India suffered a 76-run loss to South Africa in the Super Eight stage, a setback that dented their campaign but could not overshadow the individual brilliance of some of their key performers.

How Did Kishan and Dube Earn Their Rankings Surge?

Dube’s rise (up two spots to seventh) has been built on consistent all-round contributions. In five innings, he has scored 158 runs at an average of 31.60 and an impressive strike rate of 154.90, including a half-century against the Netherlands.

With the ball, he has claimed four wickets at an average of 19.50, with his best figures of 2/35 also coming against the Dutch. That all-round display earned him a Player of the Match award and strengthened his credentials as a dependable T20 asset.

Kishan (up three places to fifth) has been even more explosive. Across five innings, he has compiled 176 runs at an average of 35.20 and a blistering strike rate of 193.50. His unbeaten 77 against Pakistan on February 15 stood out as one of the most impactful knocks of the tournament so far.

Which International Stars Made the Biggest Gains?

The rankings update also reflects major progress for several global players.

South Africa’s young sensation Dewald Brevis climbed 10 places to ninth among batters. In five matches, Brevis has scored 131 runs at an average of 26.20, including a crucial 45 against India in a rescue partnership with David Miller after the Proteas had slumped to 20/3.

Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran rose four spots to 13th after a stellar campaign that included an unbeaten 95 against Canada. He finished with 170 runs in four matches at an average of 56.66 and a strike rate of 142.85. Veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi also advanced three places to eighth among all-rounders.

England captain Harry Brook enjoyed one of the most dramatic climbs, jumping 10 positions to 18th. His 100 off just 51 balls against Pakistan powered England’s chase of 165 and sealed their semifinal berth. Brook, who registered the first-ever T20 World Cup century as captain, has accumulated 202 runs in six innings at an average of 33.66 and a strike rate of 172.64.

West Indies skipper Shai Hope also moved up four places to 14th after scoring 169 runs in five innings at an average of 42.25, including two half-centuries, with a top score of 75 against Italy.

As the T20 World Cup intensifies, the rankings underline a broader narrative — while team fortunes may fluctuate, individual excellence continues to reshape the global pecking order in the shortest format.

(With inputs from ANI)