As the much-awaited fifth and final Test match between India and England at the Oval approaches, cricket fans are not only eagerly waiting for the series decider but are also keeping an eye on the possible changes in the ICC Test rankings. With the series currently tied at 2-1 in favour of England, the upcoming match not only promises to be a thrilling encounter but will also bring important results for both individual players and team rankings.
The ICC released the latest rankings on Wednesday, July 30, ahead of the India vs England fifth Test. Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, who scored centuries in Manchester, have gained while Yashasvi Jaiswal has slipped 3 places. Rishabh Pant now tops the ICC Men's Test Batsmen's Rankings as the Indian player, he is at the 7th spot in the list. Captain Shubman Gill remains at the 9th spot.
Men's Test Team Rankings
Australia top the latest ICC Men's Test Team Rankings with 124 rating points, followed by South Africa (115) and England (113) in the latest ICC Men's Test Team Rankings updated on July 14, 2025. India are currently fourth with 105 points.
India put up a valiant performance in the drawn fourth Test match at Old Trafford but there is no significant change in the team's position in the World Test Championship (WTC) table, where both England and India remain third and fourth respectively. However, a win for either team at the Oval will certainly impact their overall ICC Test rating points.
| Position | Team | Matches | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 30 | 3732 | 124 |
| 2 | South Africa | 25 | 2873 | 115 |
| 3 | England | 34 | 3839 | 113 |
| 4 | India | 27 | 2837 | 105 |
| 5 | New Zealand | 22 | 2094 | 95 |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 27 | 2364 | 88 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 22 | 1705 | 78 |
| 8 | West Indies | 26 | 1865 | 72 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 27 | 1648 | 61 |
| 10 | Ireland | 5 | 152 | 30 |
ICC Latest Test Batting Rankings
Veteran England captain Joe Root has further extended his lead at the top of the ICC Men's Test batting rankings after his brilliant 150 at Old Trafford. He is well ahead of second-placed Yashasvi Jaiswal.
For India, Shubman Gill remains at the 9th spot after scoring a century in the last Test. Rishabh Pant's impressive half-century while battling an injury has taken him to the 7th spot, showing his incredible perseverance and influence.
| Rank | Team | Player | Rating Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | Joe Root | 904 |
| 2 | New Zealand | Kane Williamson | 867 |
| 3 | England | Harry Brook | 834 |
| 4 | Australia | Steve Smith | 816 |
| 5 | South Africa | Temba Bavuma | 790 |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | Kamindu Mendis | 781 |
| 7 | India | Rishabh Pant | 776 |
| 8 | India | Yashasvi Jaiswal | 769 |
| 9 | India | Shubman Gill | 754 |
| 10 | England | Ben Duckett | 743 |
ICC Latest All-rounder Rankings
Ravindra Jadeja has further consolidated his position at the top of the all-rounder list while England skipper Ben Stokes has jumped three spots to third, highlighting their immense utility to their respective teams.
| Rank | Team | Player | Rating Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | Ravindra Jadeja | 422 |
| 2 | Bangladesh | Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 305 |
| 3 | England | Ben Stokes | 301 |
| 4 | South Africa | Wiaan Mulder | 284 |
| 5 | Australia | Pat Cummins | 270 |
| 6 | South Africa | Marco Jansen | 269 |
| 7 | England | Joe Root | 240 |
| 8 | Australia | Mitchell Starc | 238 |
| 9 | West Indies | Jason Holder | 234 |
| 10 | England | Gus Atkinson | 227 |
ICC Latest Bowling Rankings
There is almost no change in the top 10 of the Test bowling rankings, with Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah maintaining his hold on the first spot. All eyes will be on his performance at the Oval to see if he can maintain his dominance.
| Rank | Team | Player | Rating Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | Jasprit Bumrah | 898 |
| 2 | South Africa | Kagiso Rabada | 851 |
| 3 | Australia | Pat Cummins | 838 |
| 4 | Australia | Josh Hazlewood | 815 |
| 5 | Pakistan | Noman Ali | 806 |
| 6 | Australia | Scott Boland | 784 |
| 7 | New Zealand | Matt Henry | 782 |
| 8 | Australia | Nathan Lyon | 769 |
| 9 | South Africa | Marco Jansen | 767 |
| 10 | Australia | Mitchell Starc | 766 |
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