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Jansen’s rise follows a dominant display in South Africa's second Test victory over Australia in Gqeberha. The 26-year-old left-arm pacer was instrumental in the win, contributing a vital 85 runs with the bat and claiming a match-turning five-wicket haul during Australia's first innings. This performance saw him leapfrog Mitchell Starc to become the top-ranked Test bowler and displace Ravindra Jadeja as the No. 1 Test all-rounder, ending the Indian star's four-year reign at the top.
Rankings shake-up across formats
In the T20I arena, Abhishek Sharma has returned to the No. 1 batting spot after a blistering performance against New Zealand in Wellington. During the third match of the series, the left-hander smashed a 35-ball century, eventually finishing with 113 runs from just 38 deliveries. This explosive innings propelled India to a six-wicket victory and a series win, allowing Sharma to overtake teammate Ishan Kishan in the rankings.
The recent updates also highlight the progress of other key players. South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has moved up to second place in the Test batting rankings following his Player of the Match performance in the Gqeberha Test. Meanwhile, the ODI rankings remain stable at the top, with India captain Shubman Gill holding the No. 1 position, followed by Virat Kohli in third and Rohit Sharma in fourth.
Jansen’s rapid ascent has drawn significant attention, with former South African great Dale Steyn recently labeling him the best cricketer in the world. For Sharma, this marks a return to the top spot he first achieved in July 2025, when he surpassed Australia's Travis Head. The latest ICC updates reflect a period of high-impact performances that have reshaped the global standings across both the Test and T20I formats.
