ICC Test Rankings: Pant Hits Career-High, Bumrah Dominates, Root Still King

Pant and Bumrah Shine in Latest ICC Test Rankings

The latest ICC Test rankings showcase significant movements following a week of compelling performances in both Test and T20I cricket. Rishabh Pant of India and Ben Duckett of England are the major headliners, achieving career-best rankings after impressive displays in the first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Headingley.

Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah celebrating their success.

Rishabh Pant has surged to seventh place in the ICC Test batting rankings following his remarkable twin centuries at Headingley. The dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman scored 134 and 118, becoming only the second wicketkeeper in Test history, after Andy Flower of Zimbabwe in 2001, to achieve hundreds in both innings of a match. Pant is also the first Indian wicketkeeper-batter to accumulate 800 rating points in Test history.

Joe Root remains the top-ranked Test batter, with Harry Brook of England closely following in second place. India's Shubman Gill has climbed five places to 20th after his elegant century in the first innings.

Current ICC Batting Rankings

Jasprit Bumrah, India’s leading pace bowler, maintains his position as the world’s No. 1 Test bowler after securing another five-wicket haul at Headingley. Ben Stokes of England has moved up three places to claim the No. 5 spot in the Test all-rounder rankings, marking his highest ranking in recent months after impactful contributions with both bat and ball.

Current ICC Bowling Rankings

Current ICC All-Rounder Rankings

In the T20I rankings, significant changes were observed after the tri-series in Glasgow involving the Netherlands, Nepal, and Scotland. Michael Levitt, the Dutch batter, has jumped 16 places to 14th following consistent performances. Brandon McMullen of Scotland has also made an impression, climbing 20 spots to be joint 38th.

The ICC rankings continue to serve as a key indicator of individual excellence, with every run and wicket shaping the evolving landscape of cricket.