Varun Chakravarthy’s rise in international cricket has been nothing short of remarkable. At 34, the Indian spinner has claimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men’s T20I bowling rankings. His journey proves that hard work and perseverance can pay off at any stage of life.
Chakravarthy Tops ICC T20I Bowling Rankings
With 733 rating points, Chakravarthy has overtaken New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy, who has 717 points. He becomes only the third Indian bowler to top the T20I rankings after Jasprit Bumrah and Ravi Bishnoi.
Chakravarthy’s consistent form throughout 2025 has been reflected in the ICC updates. His economical and wicket-taking spells have earned him global recognition.
Key Performances in 2025 So Far
Chakravarthy’s breakthrough came earlier this year with a second five-wicket haul against England. He has continued that form in the Asia Cup 2025.
He picked 1/4 against UAE in the opener and followed it with 1/24 against Pakistan. Both spells played a key role in India’s dominant wins and showcased his control and accuracy in T20 cricket.
Other Top Bowlers in the Rankings
West Indies spinner Akeal Hosein and Australia’s Adam Zampa are close behind in the T20I bowling list. Meanwhile, India’s Kuldeep Yadav has climbed to 23rd.
Chakravarthy’s top ranking is part of a larger trend India’s rising dominance across global cricket rankings.
India Dominates ICC Rankings Across Formats
India is currently ranked No. 1 in both ODIs and T20Is. Several Indian players also lead individual ICC rankings across formats:
No. 1 ODI Team – India
No. 1 T20I Team – India
No. 1 ODI Batter – Shubman Gill
No. 1 T20I Batter – Abhishek Sharma
No. 1 Test Bowler – Jasprit Bumrah
No. 1 T20I Bowler – Varun Chakravarthy
No. 1 Test All-Rounder – Ravindra Jadeja
No. 1 T20I All-Rounder – Hardik Pandya
This clean sweep across departments reflects India’s well-rounded strength in world cricket.
A Career High for Chakravarthy, A Proud Moment for India
For Varun Chakravarthy, reaching the top of the T20I bowling rankings is a career-defining moment. For Indian cricket, it is yet another sign of their unmatched form across formats.
From Gill and Abhishek’s explosive batting to Bumrah and Chakravarthy’s world-class bowling, and all-round brilliance from Jadeja and Hardik India is setting the global benchmark.
