ICC Test Batter Rankings: Yashasvi Jaiswal And Joe Root Move Up After The 4th Test Between IND vd ENG

The Indian Cricket Team registered an impressive performance winning the match by 5 wickets against England in the fourth test match played at JSCA Stadium, Ranchi finished on the fourth day. Joe Root climbed up to number 3 in the test batter rankings. He looked impressive with a brilliant 122 not out that helped England post 353. His performance in the second innings did not contribute many runs. England could not register a victory in the fourth test despite his efforts, losing by 5 wickets.

The stylish left-handed batter Yashasvi Jaiswal had a brilliant outing in the fourth test match with a made 73 in the first innings contributing with well 37 in the second innings that helped India lay a strong foundation adding on 84 runs for the opening wicket chasing down 192 runs to win.

Daryl Mitchell slips one place down to number 4^th in the rankings. He would have a chance to climb up as New Zealand would face Australia in two test matches series against Australia that would take place from 29^th February onwards. Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam also slips one place down to number 5^th in the rankings. Usman Khawaja remains static at number 6^th.

Dimuth Karaunate climbs one place up to number 7^th in the batter rankings. Marnus Labuschagne moves to number 8^th going 2 places and has a chance to move up more as Australia would face NZ in the 2-match Test series starting from tomorrow onwards.

Virat Kohli also slips down to 9^th in the batting rankings as he did not feature in any of these test matches against England. Harry Brook slips down to number 10^th.

Yashasvi Jaiswal climbs to number 12^th in the test rankings with great performances in the fourth test at Ranchi. Dhurv Jurel scored 90 and an unbeaten 39 in match match-winning effort against England helping Team India win the match by 5 wickets sealing the series. For his efforts, Jurel was named Player of the Match award.

In the bowling front, R Ashwin moved closer to the number 1 spot with a five-wicket haul in the second innings at Ranchi as Bumrah did not feature in the fourth test.

Here we look at the ICC Test batter rankings.

1. Kane Williamson-893
2. Steve Smith-818
3. Joe Root-799
4. Daryl Mitchell-780
5. Babar Azam-768
6. Usman Khawaja-765
7. Dimuth Karaunate- 750
8. Marnus Labuschagne- 746
9. Virat Kohli- 743
10. Harry Brook-742
11. Yashasvi Jaiswal-727

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