KL Rahul and Lungi Ngidi Top Gainers in ICC Rankings
KL Rahul, Lungi Ngidi, and Temba Bavuma have been the highest gainers in the ICC rankings since the first Test between South Africa and India at Centurion.
A 123 Runs in Rahul’s First Innings :-
His seventh Test century helped him climb 18 places to No. 31 among batsmen, scoring 8 for 102 in Ngidi’s match, which included figures of 6 for 71 in the first innings, which left him stunned.
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Among bowlers, he is up 16 places to be at number 30. Meanwhile, Bavuma went 16 steps ahead to end at No. 39 after scores of 52 and 39.
Apart from this, South Africa’s left-arm seam-bowling debutant Marco Jensen also achieved the feat.
A Five-Wicket Haul at SuperSport Park :-
He entered the charts at number 97 after a five-wicket haul at SuperSport Park, which included 4 for 55 in the second innings.
There were other notable movers in the Test rankings as well, with India writing a 113-run win, their first win at the venue. Mohammed Shami, whose 5 for 44 and 3 for 63, played a big role in the win.
Two steps forward to reach number 17, while Kagiso Rabada’s seven wickets in the match meant he moved up a spot to number six. on ranking.
Bumrah Entered The Top Ten :-
Jasprit Bumrah and Mayank Agarwal also managed to take the lead in their respective rankings. Bumrah entered the top ten to reach the ninth place after taking five wickets of his own in the match, while Agarwal contributed 60 in the first innings to help him move up a spot to 11th on the batting charts.
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Rahane has also moved up two places to be at number 25 and South Africa captain Dean Elgar has moved up two places to 14th with 77 runs in the second innings.
Marnus Labuschagne continued to guide the batting rankings, while Pat Cummins remained the top-order bowler in the script.