Overview

• The India opener became the third from his country to cross 900 rating points in T20Is, joining Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav.
• A blistering Asia Cup run powered the jump, with 173 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 208.43 to lead the tournament.
• His Super 4 74 off 39 against Pakistan earned Player of the Match and anchored India’s chase of 172 in 18.5 overs.
• The ICC update also lifted Tilak Varma to third on 791 and Suryakumar Yadav to sixth on 729, with Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed up to fourth among bowlers.
• Further strong knocks in the remaining Super 4 fixtures and a potential final could push his rating closer to Malan’s record.