India's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has jumped to the fifth position in the latest ICC T20I Rankings (bowling). The star spinner broke into the top five after his stellar performance in the ongoing five-match T20I series against England at home.

Apart from Varma, Abhishek Sharma has been another bright spot for India, making a massive jump of 59 places to reach 40th. England's Liam Livingstone (up to 32nd) and Ben Duckett (up to 68th) were also significant movers, highlighting the strong performances of both sides in the high-stakes series.

England managed to stay alive in the five-match T20I series against India despite Varun Chakravarthy running through their line-up in the third game in Rajkot. Chakravarthy became only the third Indian bowler to register two five-wicket hauls in T20Is.

Varun Chakravarthy reflected on the conditions in Rajkot after India's defeat, highlighting how the pitch slowed down in the second innings, aiding England's bowlers. Despite expectations of dew, it never arrived,

Varun Chakravarthy's record-breaking 5/24 couldn't prevent India's 26-run loss to England in the third T20I at Rajkot. England posted 171/9, clinching the match despite India's strong bowling attack.