Siraj & Krishna Soar to Career‑High ICC Test Bowling Rankings After Oval Triumph
India’s pace duo of Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna registered career-best results in the latest **ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings** following their match-winning performances in the fifth Test at The Oval. Siraj climbed a remarkable **12 places to 15th**, while Krishna surged **25 spots to 59th** — both marking their highest ever positions.
Siraj’s Rise in ICC Rankings
After being named **Player of the Match** in the Oval Test with a phenomenal **nine-wicket haul (9/190)**, Siraj moved up 12 places to a career-best **15th** in the ICC Test bowling rankings, accumulating **674 rating points**. His previous highest ranking had been the 16th position earlier in 2024.
Krishna’s Breakthrough Ranking
Pacer **Prasidh Krishna**, who played a key role in the tense fourth innings with four wickets, soared **25 places to reach 59th** in the rankings — the best position of his career to date.
Rare Bowling Feat by Indian Duo
Together, Siraj and Krishna achieved historic consistency—becoming only the **second Indian pace duo**, after **Bishan Bedi and Erapalli Prasanna** in 1969, to take **4 or more wickets each in both innings** of a Test match.
Wider Impact on India & ICC Charts
Their rise comes amid broader shifts in the Test charts. For instance, **Gus Atkinson** broke into the **top 10** for the first time, while **Josh Tongue** climbed 14 places to 46th. Meanwhile, **Yashasvi Jaiswal** returned to the **top five** in the batting rankings after another century, while India’s **Jasprit Bumrah** maintained his position at No. 1 in the bowling charts with 889 points.
Summary Table
| Bowler | New Ranking | Previous Best | Key Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 15th | 16th | Player of Match, 9 wickets at Oval |
| Prasidh Krishna | 59th | ~84th? | 4 wickets in tense fourth innings at Oval |
| Siraj & Krishna combo | Historic milestone | Second Indian pair to take 4+ wickets each in both innings | |
FAQs
By how many places did Mohammed Siraj rise in the ICC Test rankings?
Siraj jumped 12 places to reach a career-best 15th position in the ICC Men’s Test bowling rankings.
What achievement did Prasidh Krishna make in the latest update?
He climbed 25 spots to a career-best 59th ranking after his crucial four-wicket spell in the final Test at The Oval.
What rare feat did Siraj and Krishna accomplish together?
They became only the second Indian pace duo to take four or more wickets each in both innings of a Test match.
Disclaimer: This article is based on verified media reports and official ICC rankings. Please verify independently before making any decisions based on it.
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