India’s dominant victory over Australia in Perth brought significant gains for Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Virat Kohli in the latest ICC Test rankings. Bumrah reclaimed the No. 1 position among bowlers, while Jaiswal made a strong push for the top batting spot, and Kohli climbed back into the Top 20.
Bumrah Returns as Top Bowler
Jasprit Bumrah, leading India as a stand-in captain, showcased an exceptional performance in Perth to help secure a massive 295-run win against Australia. With figures of 5/30 in the first innings and 3/42 in the second, Bumrah finished with a match haul of 8/72. His efforts not only secured the victory but also elevated him to the No. 1 spot in the ICC Test bowling rankings, dethroning South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada.
Jaiswal Challenges Joe Root
Yashasvi Jaiswal, India’s star opener, continued his meteoric rise in Test cricket. Despite a duck in the first innings, Jaiswal bounced back in the second with a stellar knock of 161. This was his fourth Test century and made him only the third Indian batter to score a hundred on debut in Australia. His partnership with KL Rahul for 210 runs set a new record for the highest opening stand by an Indian pair in Australia.
Jaiswal’s remarkable performance pushed him to the No. 2 spot in the batting rankings with 825 points, putting him in direct contention with England’s Joe Root for the top position.
Kohli’s Century Breaks Long Wait
Virat Kohli ended his century drought with a scintillating unbeaten 100 off 143 balls in the second innings, marking his 30th Test hundred and his 81st international century. Kohli’s composed knock came at a crucial time when India faced a mid-innings collapse. He added vital runs alongside Nitish Reddy before India declared at 487/6. Kohli’s efforts propelled him to the 13th position in the batting rankings, though he remains three spots behind Australia’s Travis Head, who climbed to No. 10 after a knock of 89.
Siraj and Others Make Gains
Mohammed Siraj also saw an improvement in the bowling rankings, climbing three places to 25th after contributing to India’s bowling dominance.
Summary
India’s commanding performance in Perth not only secured a 1-0 lead in the Test series but also reflected in the ICC rankings. With Bumrah back on top, Jaiswal pushing for the No. 1 batting spot, and Kohli showing signs of a resurgence, India’s stars continue to shine brightly on the international stage.
