Bumrah’s stellar performance in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series has been instrumental in this accomplishment. His nine-wicket haul during the MCG Test against Australia has further solidified his position as the No. 1 Test bowler in the ICC rankings. This consistent excellence has seen him maintain his dominance at the top.

Other Movers in the ICC Test Bowling Rankings

Australia’s skipper Pat Cummins also made significant strides, gaining 15 rating points after his six-wicket haul in the Boxing Day Test. This performance elevated him to third place in the bowling rankings. Additionally, Cummins’ contributions with the bat—scoring 90 vital runs—secured him the third spot in the ICC Test All-Rounder Rankings.

South Africa’s Marco Jansen also saw remarkable progress. His seven-wicket performance in the Centurion Boxing Day Test against Pakistan catapulted him six places to the fifth position in the bowling rankings, marking his first entry beyond 800 rating points.

Test Batting Rankings See Shifts

Several batters made notable gains in the ICC Test Batting Rankings. South Africa’s Aiden Markram returned to the top 20 after his gritty knocks of 89 and 37 against Pakistan, which also secured South Africa’s spot in the ICC Test Championship final. Meanwhile, India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal climbed to a career-best fourth place, reflecting his consistent performance. Australia’s Steve Smith and Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel also advanced, moving up to seventh and sixth positions, respectively. India’s Nitish Kumar Reddy made a significant leap, climbing 20 places to rank 53rd.

Records and Resurgence in Zimbabwe-Afghanistan Test

The Zimbabwe-Afghanistan Boxing Day Test witnessed a flurry of batting milestones, with six centuries being scored. Afghanistan’s Rahmat Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi made history by recording the highest-ever Test scores for their nation. Their remarkable performances elevated them to 52nd and 57th positions in the rankings, respectively. For Zimbabwe, Sean Williams broke into the top 20 with 653 rating points—the best for a Zimbabwean batter since Brendan Taylor in 2014. Craig Ervine and Brian Bennett also made gains, with Bennett entering the top 100 bowlers after securing his maiden five-wicket haul.

T20I Rankings Update

Performers in the ongoing T20I series between New Zealand and Sri Lanka have also seen upward movements. Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka edged closer to the top five batters, while New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner broke into the top 10 bowlers with his consistent performances.

This latest update to the ICC rankings reflects the dynamic nature of international cricket, highlighting the exceptional talents making their mark across formats and series worldwide.

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According to the latest ICC rankings update, released on Tuesday, Mandhana has achieved an ODI rating of 739, placing her just below South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt, who leads with a rating of 773. In T20Is, Mandhana’s rating stands at 753, trailing slightly behind Australia’s Beth Mooney, who leads with a rating of 757.

The 28-year-old’s rise to No. 2 in both formats can be attributed to her outstanding performances in the recent series against the West Indies. Mandhana scored 62 runs off 41 balls and 77 runs off 47 balls in two T20Is, marking her third consecutive half-century against West Indies’ Hayley Matthews. Additionally, her knock of 91 runs off 102 balls in the first ODI in Vadodara helped extend her streak of five consecutive half-centuries in international cricket.

Meanwhile, Hayley Matthews, the West Indies captain, has also made progress in the rankings. Her scores of 85 not out off 47 balls and 22 runs off 17 balls in the two T20Is helped her rise two places to joint-third, where she now shares the spot with Australia’s Tahlia McGrath, both with a rating of 748.

Indian bowlers Radha Yadav and Shreyanka Patil also saw improvements in the T20I rankings. Yadav climbed three places to 16th, while Patil moved up to 20th.

In the ODI rankings, Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur gained three positions after her 34-run performance in the Vadodara ODI, bringing her to joint-10th place with England’s Tammy Beaumont, both with a rating of 631.

Australian opener Alyssa Healy also saw an improvement in the ODI rankings. Her scores of 39 and 34 against New Zealand helped her move up two places to eighth, with a rating of 640.

Annabel Sutherland, the Australian all-rounder, achieved career-best rankings in multiple categories, following her Player of the Match performances in the second and third ODIs against New Zealand. Sutherland’s 105 not out and 42 runs in the two ODIs moved her up 11 spots to 18th in the batting rankings. Additionally, her three-wicket haul in the third ODI raised her to 17th in the bowling rankings, while her all-rounder ranking climbed from ninth to seventh.

Indian bowler Renuka Singh Thakur reached a new milestone, entering the top 20 of the ODI bowling rankings for the first time. Her five-wicket haul for 29 runs against the West Indies played a key role in her ascent.

Australian pacer Kim Garth also made a significant climb, moving up four places to 13th in the ODI bowling rankings after taking three wickets in two matches against New Zealand.

Finally, New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr and Australia’s Alana King made improvements in the ODI bowling rankings, with Kerr moving up to 11th and King climbing two places to 12th. Both players are known for their leg-spin bowling.

This update reflects the ongoing evolution of women’s cricket and the outstanding individual performances that continue to shape the rankings in both formats.

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