Rishabh Pant Achieves Career-High Ranking After Historic Twin Centuries
Rishabh Pant's Remarkable Rise in ICC Rankings
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has reached a career-best ranking of 7th among batters, accumulating 801 rating points. This achievement follows his impressive performance in Leeds, where he scored twin centuries of 134 and 118, despite India ultimately losing the match as England chased down the second-highest total in Test history.
A Historic Milestone for Wicket-Keeper Batters
Pant has become only the second designated wicketkeeper in Test cricket history to score centuries in both innings of a match, following the legendary Andy Flower from Zimbabwe. Additionally, he has surpassed MS Dhoni's record for the most Test centuries by an Indian wicketkeeper.
With his ascent from 8th to 7th place, Pant now holds the title of the highest-ranked wicketkeeper-batter, solidifying his crucial role in India's Test cricket future, especially in light of the retirements of prominent players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
The Journey Back to Form
Pant's remarkable comeback after recovering from a serious car accident in 2022 showcases his dedication and hard work.
Current Top-10 Men's Test Rankings
| Position | Player | Rating | Career Best Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Root | 889 | 932 v Pakistan at Multan 2024 |
| 2 | Harry Brook | 874 | 898 v New Zealand at Wellington 2024 |
| 3 | Kane Williamson | 867 | 919 v Pakistan at Christchurch 2021 |
| 4 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | 851 | 854 v Australia at Melbourne 2024 |
| 5 | Steve Smith | 824 | 947 v South Africa at Durban 2018 |
| 6 | Temba Bavuma | 806 | 806 v Australia at Lord's 2025 |
| 7 | Rishabh Pant | 801 | 801 v England at Headingley 2025 |
| 8 | Ben Duckett | 787 | 787 v India at Headingley 2025 |
| 9 | Kamindu Mendis | 784 | 784 v Bangladesh at Galle 2025 |
| 10 | Saud Shakeel | 739 | 764 v South Africa at Centurion 2024 |