India Thrash England by 336 Runs, Players Soar in ICC Rankings
Following India’s commanding 336-run victory over England in the second Test at Edgbaston, several Indian players have made significant strides in the latest ICC Test Rankings. The match witnessed career-defining performances, particularly from captain Shubman Gill, whose monumental batting effort has propelled him into the top 10 Test batters in the world.
GILL HITS CAREER-BEST NO. 6 IN ICC RANKINGS
India’s 24-year-old skipper Shubman Gill has climbed an astonishing 15 places in the ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings to reach a career-high No. 6. Gill’s match aggregate of 430 runs with innings of 269 and 161 not only played a pivotal role in India's victory but also etched his name in history books as just the second player ever to score 150+ in both innings of a Test match.
Gill had begun the England series ranked 23rd and now has 585 runs from just two Tests, with three matches still to come. His previous best ranking was 14th, achieved in September 2023. This dominant showing at Edgbaston is being hailed as the pinnacle of his Test career so far.
HARRY BROOK CLAIMS TOP SPOT, JOE ROOT DROPS TO SECOND
England’s Harry Brook has reclaimed the No. 1 position in the ICC Test Batting Rankings after a fluent 158 in the first innings at Birmingham. This performance sees him leapfrog teammate Joe Root, who falls to No. 2 following a rare double failure with the bat, costing him 18 rating points.
Brook had previously held the No. 1 spot briefly in December 2024 and now returns to the summit after another classy performance.
JADEJA, JAMIE SMITH SHINE WITH THE BAT
All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja made a notable rise in the batting rankings, climbing six places to No. 39, thanks to his crucial contributions of 89 and an unbeaten 69 in the lower-middle order.
On the English side, debutant wicketkeeper Jamie Smith had a sensational start to his Test career. With scores of 184* and 88*\, Smith vaulted 16 spots to No. 10, placing him among the elite batters in the format.
INDIAN PACERS REAP REWARDS FOR MATCH-WINNING SPELLS
India’s fast bowlers also reaped the benefits of their exploits in Birmingham:
Mohammad Siraj rose six places to No. 22 among Test bowlers after taking seven wickets in the match.Akash Deep, the 28-year-old quick, enjoyed a breakthrough performance with a 10-wicket match haul, skyrocketing 39 places to a career-best No. 45.
MULDER’S MARATHON KNOCK MAKES WAVES
Elsewhere, South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder made headlines with an unbeaten 367 against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. Though the innings was declared out of “respect” for Brian Lara’s world record, it still earned Mulder a 34-place jump to No. 22 among Test batters. His three wickets in the same match also helped him climb to 48th in the bowling charts.
CONCLUSION
India’s emphatic win at Edgbaston has not only shifted momentum in the series but also reshaped the global Test rankings. With standout performances from both bat and ball, Indian players are now gaining well-deserved recognition on the international stage, and the series promises more action as it progresses.