Indian cricketer Tilak Varma has achieved a significant milestone by ascending 69 places to secure the No. 3 spot in the latest ICC T20I batting rankings, becoming India's highest-ranked T20I batter. This remarkable rise follows his consecutive centuries during India's recent 3-1 series victory over South Africa in South Africa.
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Varma's stellar performance included amassing 280 runs at a striking rate of 198, featuring 20 sixes across four matches in South Africa. Having guided India to a 2-wicket victory in the 2nd T20I, Tilak moved up to 2nd place with 832 rating points. Australia's Travis Head is at the top with 855 rating points.
In the same series in South Africa, Sanju Samson also showcased exceptional form, hitting two centuries. His impressive performance propelled him up 17 spots to the 22nd position in the ICC T20I batting rankings. Samson's recent surge includes three centuries in his last five innings before the ongoing England series, underscoring his growing prominence in the T20I format.
However, Samson has now dropped down to 29th position (down 12 places) having three consecutive failures with the bat. Samson has 577 rating points against his name now and is hoping for a miracle with the bat in the remaining two games.
On the bowling front, Varun Chakravarthy has made a notable entry into the top five of the ICC T20I bowlers' rankings. His consistent performances have been instrumental in India's recent successes, reflecting his significant impact in the T20I arena. With his five-wicket haul in the 3rd T20I, he is now in the 5th position with 679 points.
These advancements highlight the emergence of new talents in Indian cricket, with Tilak Varma leading the charge in batting, and Chakravarthy making significant strides in bowling. Their contributions have been pivotal in India's recent T20I triumphs and signal a promising future for the team's performance in the format.
