Indian cricket fans have reason to celebrate as two young stars, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, have made significant strides in the ICC T20I rankings following their impressive performances in the recently concluded series against Zimbabwe.
Yashasvi Jaiswal rise in T20Is
Yashasvi Jaiswal, the talented left-handed batsman, leaped four places to secure the 6th position in the ICC Men’s T20I batting rankings. With a total of 743 points, Jaiswal is just behind Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam. His consistent performances have caught the attention of cricket enthusiasts worldwide.
India’s captain for the series, Shubman Gill, experienced a whopping rise in the rankings. Gill moved up an impressive 36 places, landing at the 37th spot in the T20I batting charts. Surpassing seasoned players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, Gill now stands as the fourth-highest-ranked Indian player in T20Is. His aggressive stroke play and leadership skills have been instrumental in India’s success.
Shubman Gill emerged as the leading run-scorer in the Zimbabwe series, amassing 170 runs in five matches. His strike rate of 125.93 and average of 42.50 showcased his ability to anchor the innings.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, after missing the first two T20Is, made a resounding impact. His unbeaten knock of 93 runs in the fourth T20I and a total of 141 runs across three matches highlighted his prowess. Jaiswal’s impressive strike rate of 165.88 and average of 70.50 underscored his potential.
As the cricketing world watches, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill exemplify the talent and determination that propel Indian cricket forward. Let’s cheer for these rising stars as they aim for even greater heights.
