India, July 1 -- Ishan Kishan has climbed to the top of the ICC T20I batting rankings, overtaking teammate Abhishek Sharma in the latest update released after India's 2-0 T20I series defeat to Ireland in Belfast. The wicketkeeper-batter reached a career-best rating to become the new No. 1 batter in the shortest format.

Kishan's rise comes after playing a key role in India's successful T20 World Cup title defence, helping the team retain the trophy on home soil. His consistent performances ended Abhishek Sharma's reign at the top, with the opener dropping from the No. 1 spot after holding it for nearly a year.

How Ishan Kishan Replaced Abhishek Sharma at the Top of the ICC T20I Rankings

Kishan's rise to the No. 1 spot was driven by an e...