Stokes & Jadeja Steal the Spotlight in ICC Rankings Shake-Up; Abhishek Sharma Reigns in T20Is

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🔥 Stokes, Jadeja Rise in ICC Rankings After Manchester Thriller; Abhishek Takes T20I Top Spot

Published: July 31, 2025 | ICC Update | 2 min read


DUBAI:
In a Test match filled with grit and brilliance, Ben Stokes and Ravindra Jadeja have emerged as standout performers, earning significant boosts in the latest ICC Men's Test Player Rankings.

The fourth Test between England and India in Manchester may have ended in a draw, but for Stokes and Jadeja, it was a match of personal triumphs.

🏏 Ben Stokes: England's Firebrand Back in the Top Tier

England captain Ben Stokes delivered a commanding performance, smashing a majestic 141-run knock and claiming six wickets, including a first-innings five-for.

Thanks to his all-round heroics, Stokes has jumped three spots to take the No. 3 position among Test all-rounders—his highest since December 2022. He’s also climbed:

  • 🔼 Eight places to 34th in the Test batting rankings

  • 🔼 Up to 42nd in the bowling list

This marks a strong return to form for the former world No. 1 all-rounder.

🇮🇳 Ravindra Jadeja: The Reigning All-Round King

India’s ever-reliable Ravindra Jadeja continued to dominate the charts. His unbeaten 107 and four wickets during the match cemented his spot as the No. 1 ranked Test all-rounder—now with a staggering 422 rating points, sitting 117 points ahead of Bangladesh’s Mehidy Hasan.

Jadeja’s rankings also improved across the board:

  • 🔼 29th among batters (up five spots)

  • 🔼 14th among bowlers (up one place)


🏆 More Rankings Highlights:

  • Joe Root’s classy 150 in Old Trafford extended his lead at the top of the batting rankings, now 37 points clear of Kane Williamson.

  • Ben Duckett climbed to 10th, and Zak Crawley inched up to 43rd.

  • Ollie Pope is now ranked 24th among Test batters.

🔥 Washington Sundar Makes a Statement

India’s Washington Sundar was another name to watch. His calm and composed 101 not out, paired with Jadeja for a 203-run stand, played a pivotal role in India saving the Test.

Sundar’s performance has pushed him:

  • 🔼 Eight places to 65th in the Test batting rankings

  • 🔼 Joint-13th among Test all-rounders

🎯 Archer & Woakes on the Move

Making a long-awaited return, Jofra Archer picked up 3 for 73, soaring 38 places to 63rd in the bowling charts.
Chris Woakes, with three key wickets, moved up one spot to 23rd.

💥 Abhishek Sharma Tops T20I Batting Rankings

While the Test arena saw movement, it was the T20I rankings that witnessed a major shift. India’s Abhishek Sharma has dethroned Australia’s Travis Head to become the No. 1 T20I batter in the world.

Head, who missed the recent West Indies tour, saw his year-long reign end as India clinched the top honors in the format.

Additional T20I movers:

  • Josh Inglis (Australia): Up six spots to 9th after scoring 172 runs, including two fifties.

  • Tim David: Jumped 12 spots to 18th

  • Cameron Green: Massive leap 64 places to 24th

  • Brandon King (WI): Rose nine places to joint-21st

🧤 Bowling Rankings in T20Is

No change in the top seven, with New Zealand’s Jacob Duffy holding firm at No. 1.
Nathan Ellis (Australia) moved up seven spots to 8th, following his solid showing in the Zimbabwe Tri-Series.

📝 Final Word

From thrilling Test match comebacks to explosive T20I milestones, the latest ICC rankings reflect a dynamic shift in world cricket. With seasoned stars like Stokes and Jadeja delivering match-winning performances, and fresh talents like Abhishek Sharma stepping up on the global stage, the future of cricket looks nothing short of spectacular.

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