India, March 11 -- Abhishek Sharma has strengthened his hold on the top spot in the ICC T20I batting rankings following India's World Cup triumph. Despite an up-and-down campaign, he delivered when it mattered, striking a fine half-century in the final to stay ahead in the charts. Close behind him is fellow Indian batter Ishan Kishan, who has climbed to second place. The wicketkeeper batter enjoyed a steady tournament and capped it off with a fluent fifty in the summit clash against New Zealand.

Abhishek now sits on 875 rating points, with that blistering 21-ball 52 in the title clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium ensuring he stays out in front. Right behind him, Ishan (871) made a strong surge with a 52 off 25 balls in the final and a ra...