The latest ICC rankings update has brought about significant changes in both Test and ODI cricket, with many top performers rewarded for their recent exploits on the international stage. England batsmen Joe Root New Zealand fast bowler has again regained the number 1 position in Test batting rankings matt henry India has reached the top of the Test bowling charts as well Jasprit Bumrah. Meanwhile, India captain Shubman Gill And many other players have also made notable gains in the ODI rankings after impressive performances in the recent series.
Joe Root returns to the top after a strong performance at the Oval
Root has again reached the top of the ICC men’s Test batting rankings after a brilliant performance in the second Test against New Zealand at the Oval. While England suffered a heavy 253-run defeat as the Black Caps leveled the ICC World Test Championship series 1-1, Root’s scores of 46 and 77 were enough to bring him back to the No. 1 spot.
In the latest rankings update, Root has occupied the top spot among Test batsmen for the 12th time in his illustrious career. His rise sees him move ahead of his England teammate harry brook and australia’s travis headWho were earlier in the ranking.
The battle for the No. 1 batting position has been dominated by Yorkshire duo Root and Brook over the last 18 months. The pair have exchanged top rankings six times since Root ousted New Zealand for the first time kane williamsonAn intriguing rivalry continues between two of England’s most accomplished modern batsmen.
Matt Henry’s historic rise puts him at odds with Jasprit Bumrah
While Root’s return to the top grabbed the attention, New Zealand fast bowler Henry also achieved an important feat. Henry’s impressive performance of 11 for 109 at The Oval helped him rise to the top of the ICC Test bowling rankings, where he now shares the No. 1 spot with India paceman Bumrah.
Both bowlers are now tied on 870 rating points, underlining Henry’s remarkable rise in red-ball cricket. This achievement is particularly notable given New Zealand’s rich history of fast bowling. Among New Zealand bowlers, only the great fast bowler Richard Hadlee has achieved a higher rating, reaching 909 in 1985.
Henry’s current numbers also place him among the highest-rated Test cricketers in New Zealand’s history. In both batting and bowling disciplines, only Williamson’s top rating of 919 in 2021 and Hadlee’s 909 have surpassed Henry’s current mark of 870. Meanwhile, Bumrah had taken over the No. 1 bowling ranking from November 2024, following his rapid surge from South Africa. Kagiso Rabada.
Shubman Gill and Indian stars got big benefits
Many players enjoyed significant jumps in the latest ranking update. new zealand centuries glen phillips And henry nichols were among the biggest beneficiaries. Phillips moved up eight places to 31st in the Test batting rankings, while Nicholls moved up 13 places to 40th. fellow kiwi Rachin Ravindra He also returned to the top 10 after consistent good performances.
Movement was also seen in England’s bowling rankings jofra archer Young all-rounder up six places to 50th position jacob bethel Climbed 29 places to 85th position.
Captain of India in ODI cricket Shubman Gill He continued his upward trend by reaching second place in the batting rankings after an excellent series against Afghanistan. Gill scored 238 runs in the three-match series and was named Player of the Series as India secured a convincing 3–0 win.
India also benefited Ishan KishanYashasvi Jaiswal climbed 21 places to 43rd position and Yashasvi Jaiswal climbed 84 places to 71st position. captain of afghanistan Hashmatullah Shahidi Climbed four places to reach 52nd position.
India’s among ODI bowlers Prasidh Krishna After taking five wickets in the last ODI, he moved from 92nd to joint 58th position. Arshdeep Singh After a successful series it moved up 16 places to 22nd. afghanistan spinner allah ghazanfar His position also improved and he moved up three places to 71st position.
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