The star Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant soared to a career-best 7th position among batters with 801 rating points, driven by his historic twin centuries (134 and 118) in Leeds. Though the innings went in vain as India lost the game with England chasing the 2nd highest total.
Only 2nd Wicket-Keeper Batter To Achieve This Feat
He is the second designated wicket-keeper in Test history, after Zimbabwe great Andy Flower, to score centuries in both innings of a match and also surpassed MS Dhoni’s record for the most Test centuries by an Indian wicket-keeper.
Rising from 8th to 7th, Pant is now the highest-ranked wicketkeeper-batter, cementing his pivotal role in India’s Test future, especially post the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Pant’s rise after his recovery from a 2022 car accident, highlights his dedication and hardwork.
The Top-10 Men’s Test Rankings
| Positions | Player | Rating | Career Best Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Root | 889 | 932 v Pakistan at Multan 2024 |
| 2 | Harry Brook | 874 | 898 v New Zealand at Wellington 2024 |
| 3 | Kane Williamson | 867 | 919 v Pakistan at Christchurch 2021 |
| 4 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | 851 | 854 v Australia at Melbourne 2024 |
| 5 | Steve Smith | 824 | 947 v South Africa at Durban 2018 |
| 6 | Temba Bavuma | 806 | 806 v Australia at Lord’s 2025 |
| 7 | Rishabh Pant | 801 | 801 v England at Headingley 2025 |
| 8 | Ben Duckett | 787 | 787 v India at Headingley 2025 |
| 9 | Kamindu Mendis | 784 | 784 v Bangladesh at Galle 2025 |
| 10 | Saud Shakeel | 739 | 764 v South Africa at Centurion 2024 |
