Marco Jansen Becomes No. 1 Test Bowler & All-Rounder in ICC Rankings: South African star player Marco Jansen has made a major impact on the ICC Test Rankings. After playing a pivotal role in a resounding victory—by an innings and 31 runs—against Australia in the second Test, Jansen has claimed the No. 1 spot in both the Test bowling and Test all-rounder rankings.
Marco Jansen’s Match-Winning All-Round Performance Against Australia
Marco Jansen delivered an impressive all-round performance in the second Test match against Australia:
- Contribution with the Bat: He played a powerful innings of 85 runs under difficult conditions.
- Bowling in the First Innings: He took 5 wickets while conceding 33 runs.
- Bowling in the Second Innings: He claimed 1 wicket for 34 runs.
- Match Figures: By taking a total of 6 wickets in the match, he pushed Australia onto the back foot.
Major Jump for Marco Jansen in ICC Test Rankings
This match-winning performance has resulted in a significant boost for Jansen in the ICC Test rankings:
- No. 1 Test All-Rounder: With 451 rating points, he has moved into the top spot, surpassing Ravindra Jadeja (422 points).
- No. 1 Test Bowler: With 876 rating points, he has climbed 5 spots to become the world’s No. 1-ranked Test bowler. has become the No. 1 Test bowler .
- Improvement in Batting Rankings: He has also climbed 13 spots in the batting rankings, reaching the 56th position.
Following Kagiso Rabada’s rise to the top in November 2024, Marco Jansen has reached the No. 1 spot in the Test bowling rankings. 1. He is the first South African bowler to be banned.
ICC Men’s Test All-Rounder Rankings (Top 10)
| Pos | Team | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | South Africa | Marco Jansen | 451 |
| 02 | India | Ravindra Jadeja | 422 |
| 03 | Bangladesh | Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 319 |
| 04 | South Africa | Wiaan Mulder | 309 |
| 05 | Australia | Mitchell Starc | 257 |
| 06 | Australia | Pat Cummins | 247 |
| 07 | India | Washington Sundar | 234 |
| 08 | South Africa | Simon Harmer | 228 |
| 09 | West Indies | Justin Greaves | 225 |
| 10 | England | Gus Atkinson | 219 |
ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings (Top 10)
| Pos | Team | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | South Africa | Marco Jansen | 876 |
| 02 | Australia | Mitchell Starc | 861 |
| 02 | New Zealand | Matt Henry | 861 |
| 04 | England | Ollie Robinson | 856 |
| 05 | India | Jasprit Bumrah | 853 |
| 06 | Australia | Scott Boland | 829 |
| 07 | Australia | Pat Cummins | 817 |
| 08 | South Africa | Kagiso Rabada | 808 |
| 09 | Australia | Josh Hazlewood | 805 |
| 10 | Pakistan | Noman Ali | 777 |
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