Pant Climbs to Career-Best Seventh in ICC Test Rankings After Twin Centuries
Rishabh Pant has climbed to a career-best seventh position in the ICC Test batting rankings following his spectacular twin centuries against England at Headingley. The 27-year-old wicketkeeper-batter scored 134 and 118, becoming only the second keeper after Andy Flower to hit hundreds in both innings of a Test match.
England’s Ben Duckett also achieved a personal milestone, breaking into the top 10 for the first time. His match-winning 149 in England’s successful 371-run chase earned him eighth spot and the Player of the Match award. The left-hander’s aggressive batting laid the foundation for England’s commanding victory.
Root Maintains Summit Position
Joe Root continues his reign at the top of the batting charts, with teammate Harry Brook holding second place. Root’s unbeaten 53 in the chase showcased his consistency at the highest level. India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal remains the highest-ranked Indian batter at fourth position after his first-day century.
India’s new Test captain Shubman Gill jumped five places to 20th following his 147 in the first innings. England’s Ollie Pope also climbed three spots to 19th after his own hundred. These movements reflect the high-scoring nature of the Headingley Test, which produced seven centuries across both teams.
Bumrah Continues Bowling Dominance
Jasprit Bumrah maintained his position as the world’s number one Test bowler despite going wicketless in England’s second innings. His first-innings five-wicket haul kept him ahead of South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada and Australia’s Pat Cummins, who occupy second and third spots respectively.
In the all-rounders’ category, Ben Stokes moved up three places to fifth, while India’s Ravindra Jadeja continues to lead the rankings. The latest updates reflect performances from the thrilling Headingley Test, where England chased down 371 to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
The rankings showcase the intense competition at the highest level of Test cricket. With four more Tests remaining in the series, further changes are expected as players vie for top positions in their respective categories.
