Indian spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has ascended to the No.1 position among T20I bowlers globally. He is the third Indian to achieve this ranking, following Jasprit Bumrah and Ravi Bishnoi. Over the past year, Chakaravarthy has been a consistent member of India’s T20I squad. His performance during the Champions Trophy 2025 and the Asia Cup showcased his skills, where he claimed wickets against both UAE and Pakistan. In the match against UAE, he recorded figures of 1/4, while against Pakistan, he took 1/24 in four overs. His impressive form has allowed him to surpass New Zealand’s Jacob Duffy, who is now ranked second, with West Indies’ Akeal Hosein in third and Australia’s Adam Zampa in fourth.
Chakaravarthy’s ascent highlights his exceptional ability and reliability as India’s leading T20I spinner.