ICC Test Rankings: Pant Hits Career High, Bumrah Still King; Root Remains No. 1

Wednesday - 09/07/2025 03:16
Rishabh Pant's historic twin centuries at Headingley propelled him to seventh in ICC Test rankings, while Ben Duckett's stellar performance secured him eighth position. Shubman Gill climbed to 20th after a century. Jasprit Bumrah remains the top Test bowler. In T20Is, Michael Levitt and Brandon McMullen made significant gains, reflecting the growing competitiveness in international cricket.

The latest ICC Test rankings showcase significant movement following a week of compelling performances in both Test and T20I cricket. Rishabh Pant of India and Ben Duckett of England are the headline-makers, achieving new career-high rankings after their outstanding displays in the first Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Headingley.

Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah in action

Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah in action.

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, joining Zimbabwe’s Andy Flower as the only wicketkeepers in Test history to achieve centuries in both innings of a match since 2001. Pant has also become the first Indian wicket-keeper batter to reach 800 rating points in Test history.

Joe Root maintains his position as the world's No. 1 Test batter, closely followed by his English teammate Harry Brook in second place. India’s Shubman Gill has climbed five places to 20th after his elegant century in the first innings.

ICC Batting Rankings

Latest ICC Batting Rankings.

India’s premier fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, continues to lead the ICC Test bowling rankings. His recent five-wicket haul at Headingley reinforces his dominance in red-ball cricket. Ben Stokes of England has advanced three positions to secure the No. 5 spot in the Test all-rounder rankings after contributing effectively with both bat and ball—his highest ranking in recent months.

ICC Bowling Rankings

Latest ICC Bowling Rankings.

ICC All Rounder Rankings

Latest ICC All Rounder Rankings.

The T20I rankings have also seen significant changes following the tri-series in Glasgow, which included the Netherlands, Nepal, and Scotland. Dutch batter Michael Levitt has climbed 16 places to 14th after a series of consistent performances. Scotland’s Brandon McMullen has also made a notable impact, rising 20 spots to joint 38th.

As the ICC rankings continue to serve as a key indicator of individual performance, every run and wicket taken plays a role in shaping the landscape of international cricket.

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