The latest ICC Test batting rankings have seen major reshuffles, with Rishabh Pant rising to a career-best seventh position. His standout performance in the Headingley Test against England has earned him well-deserved recognition.
Rishabh Pant Hits Career-Best in ICC Test Batting Rankings
Pant’s remarkable twin centuries against England, scoring 134 in the first innings and 118 in the second, propelled him one spot higher on the ICC Test batting rankings. He became only the second wicketkeeper after Andy Flower to achieve centuries in both innings of a Test. Despite his brilliance, India ended up on the losing side, with England chasing down a formidable 371-run target.
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Most Runs: Rishabh Pant – 252 🧨
Most Wickets: Josh Tongue – 7 🎯
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Duckett Enters the Top 10 After Heroics at Headingley
England’s Ben Duckett also made headlines by moving up five spots to claim eighth place. His attacking 149 off 170 balls in the final innings helped England secure a five-wicket win and earned him the Player-of-the-Match award. A vital 62 in the first innings contributed to his ranking jump.
More Indian Batters on the Rise
India’s new Test captain, Shubman Gill, climbed five places to reach 20th after his century in the first innings. Ollie Pope, with a ton in England’s first innings, advanced to 19th. Yashasvi Jaiswal remains India’s highest-ranked batter, holding fourth position following his 101 on day one.
Root and Bumrah Retain Top Spots
Joe Root continues to lead the ICC Test batting rankings, with teammate Harry Brook close behind in second. Root’s unbeaten 53 and Brook’s 99 in the match strengthened their standings. In bowling, Jasprit Bumrah maintained his No. 1 spot after taking a five-wicket haul in the first innings. Kagiso Rabada and Pat Cummins follow closely behind.
Jadeja and Stokes Headline Allrounders’ Rankings
Ravindra Jadeja retains the top allrounder position, while Ben Stokes climbed to fifth. These updates reflect significant movement in the rankings following the thrilling Headingley Test.
