KEY POINTS
- New Zealand’s Jacob Duffy tops the bowler rankings with 717 points
- England’s Adil Rashid follows closely with 710 points
- India’s Varun Chakaravarthy shines with 706 points
- The impressive list includes West Indies’ Akeal Hosein (701 points) and Australia’s Adam Zampa (694 points)
- No Pakistani bowlers feature in the top ten
ISLAMABAD: Spin bowlers dominated the latest ICC T20I bowler rankings, yet none from Pakistan — despite the country’s rich spinning heritage — made the top 10.
Leading the charge is New Zealand’s Jacob Duffy, who blazed a trail with an impressive 717 points after a phenomenal performance against South Africa in Harare in 2025.
His crafty variations and the ability to deceive even the most seasoned batsmen have established him as the new king of spin.
Hot on Duffy’s heels is England’s celebrated spinner Adil Rashid, who has also been making waves in the specialised niche of spin bowling.
With a commendable tally of 710 points garnered during his exploits against the West Indies in Barbados in 2022, Rashid remains a formidable adversary on any given pitch, enchanting fans with his spell-binding deliveries.
Carving out a niche for himself in the Indian spin fraternity, Varun Chakaravarthy has emerged as a spinning sensation, boasting 706 points after a remarkable performance against England in Mumbai, 2025. C
hakaravarthy’s dexterity with the ball has been a game-changer, reinforcing the age-old adage that spin is no longer the poor cousin to pace.
The ranks sparkle with talent as Akeal Hosein of the West Indies trots in at fourth, amassing 701 points following his exploits against Bangladesh in 2024 at St. Vincent.
The Caribbean all-rounder has proved that he is not just a pretty face on the field; his spins are as formidable as the island’s natural beauty.
From Australia, Adam Zampa, a perennial performer in the art of spin, has struck gold with 694 points, illuminating the Sydney skyline during his clash with Sri Lanka in 2022.
While Zampa’s flair is undeniable, he faces stiff competition from Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga, whose breathtaking 679 points, stemming from a dazzling performance against the West Indies in Abu Dhabi in 2021, reminds cricket lovers of the sheer beauty of a well-disguised slider.
Emerging talents include India’s Ravi Bishnoi, clouding the rankings with 674 points after unleashing his bag of tricks on Australia in Bengaluru in 2023.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan’s bowling wizard, Rashid Khan, sits at eighth, tied at 664 points, having left opponents spellbound with an 828-point performance against Bangladesh in Dehradun in 2018.
Tying Rashid for eighth place is Nathan Ellis, who matched the spin magic at 664 points, showcasing his prowess against the West Indies in St Kitts earlier this year.
Rounding off the elite ten is India’s Arshdeep Singh, who holds a respectable 653 points and proved his mettle against England in Kolkata in 2025.
