Mitchell Starc overtakes Marco Jansen to top ICC Test bowling rankings.
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The Big Move
Mitchell Starc has returned to the top of the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings after displacing Marco Jansen of South Africa. This happened just after the completion of the third Test in Cape Town, where Australia were beaten by 176 runs to lose the series 2-1.
Background
Jansen only moved to the top of the rankings last week. Starc’s exploits in Cape Town saw him take nine wickets in the match, including 6 for 72 and 3 for 65. Marco took three wickets in the match but was still named Player of the Series after scoring 198 runs and taking 13 wickets in the three matches.
The Big Story
South Zbslxr’x Elwcz Dvewoe was also a big story in the Test. He took ten wickets in the match and won Player of the Match. This saw him jump nine places to seventh in the bowling rankings. He scored a career best score of 817 rating points. This is only behind Hugh Tayfield’s 895 points in 1957, the highest ever for a South African spinner.
Key Takeaways
- Mitchell Starc was classy in defeat. His importance to Australia showed as he rose to number one in a losing series.
- Marco Jansen was a valuable all-rounder. Despite losing the top spot in bowling, he is still leading the all-rounder rankings and won Player of the Series.
- South Africa have a strong squad. They have three all-rounders in the top five.
- Spinners can still win games. Simon Harmer’s rise shows that spinners can still dominate.
- Middle order scoring. Mulder and Rickelton both scored well with Mulder scoring 115 and Rickelton scoring 101. This saw them climb up the batting rankings.
Test Rankings at a Glance
Bowling
| Player | Team | Movement |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | Australia | Back to No. 1 |
| Marco Jansen | South Africa | Displaced from No. 1 |
| Simon Harmer | South Africa | Up 9 places to 7th (817 points) |
All-Rounders
| Rank | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marco Jansen | South Africa |
| 2 | Ravindra Jadeja | India |
| 3 | Wiaan Mulder | South Africa |
| 4 | Mehidy Hasan | Bangladesh |
| 5 | Simon Harmer | South Africa |
Batting
| Player | Team | Movement |
|---|---|---|
| Wiaan Mulder | South Africa | Up 7 places to 17th (career best) |
| Ryan Rickelton | South Africa | Up 25 places to 23rd |
White-Ball Rankings Update
ODI Rising Stars
- Ben Duckett (ENG) – A career best six after hitting 167 from 132 balls against Sri Lanka.
- Pavan Rathnayake (SRI) – 20 places up to sixteenth, with scores of 77 and 118.
- Fakhar Zaman (PAK) – Nine places up to thirty seventh, hitting 127 in the series final.
T20I Movers (New Zealand v India)
- Shreyas Iyer (India) moved up two spots to seventh after a half-century in the final match.
- Glenn Phillips (New Zealand) moved up 13 spots to 24th after scoring 341 runs and being named Player of the Series.
What’s Next
With Starc now a marked man, Jansen and Harmer will look to move up the bowling rankings. Australia will want to rebound from losing the series while South Africa will look to use their momentum and all-round strength in their next fixtures.
FAQ
Who is the new number 1 Test bowler?
Mitchell Starc (Australia).
Who did he overtake?
South Africa’s Marco Jansen.
What were his bowling figures in Cape Town?
6/72 and 3/65 – 9 wickets.
Who won the series?
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Who was the Player of the Series?
Marco Jansen scored 198 runs and took 13 wickets.
Who is Simon Harmer now?
He is ranked 7th in Test bowling with 817 points and 5th in all-rounders.
Who is ranked number 1 in Test all-rounders?
Marco Jansen is ahead of Ravindra Jadeja.
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