South African all-rounder Marco Jansen has dethroned India’s Ravindra Jadeja as the number-one Test all-rounder in the latest International Cricket Council rankings released on October 28, 2026, ending a reign that lasted more than four years.
The changing of the guard at the top of international cricket comes after a standout performance by Jansen against Australia. That all-around display helped South Africa secure a victory by an innings and 31 runs, leveling the three-match series at 1-1 after Australia had taken the opening encounter by 214 runs.
Jansen Claims Top Spot in Both Bowling and All-Rounder Rankings
The match-winning effort in Gqeberha propelled Jansen past his peers in two major disciplines. In the bowling rankings, Jansen jumped five spots to claim the number-one position, overtaking Australia’s Mitchell Starc, who slipped to second place. At the same time, Jansen climbed to the summit of the all-rounder list with 451 rating points, which marks a career-best rating for the fast bowler. Indian fans are watching these developments closely, as the outcomes impact the standing of top teams in the format.
❌MARCO JANSEN BREAKS RECORD OF SIR RAVINDRA JADEJA❌- Ravindra Jadeja was Number 1 Test All Rounder for more than 4 Years but The Streak ended and Now Marco Jansen is the New No. 1 Test All Rounder ✅#SAvsAUS
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Jadeja, who had held the top spot among Test all-rounders for more than four years, dropped to second place with 422 rating points. Jansen also made gains in the batting rankings, climbing 13 places to reach 56th. Other changes in the all-rounder top five include Bangladesh’s Mehidy Hasan Miraz holding third, Wiaan Mulder in fourth, and Starc in fifth, while Washington Sundar represents India inside the top ten in seventh place with 234 rating points.
Captain Bavuma and Spinner Harmer Surge After Australia Series
South Africa’s success against Australia brought upward movement for other members of the squad. England captain Harry Brook remains ahead of Bavuma at the top of the batting list.
In the bowling and all-rounder categories, spinner Simon Harmer made a notable leap, jumping 15 places to secure eighth in the all-rounder standings with 228 rating points. Australia’s Scott Boland also moved up three spots to sixth among Test bowlers.
World Test Championship Stakes and Upcoming Decisive Match
The shifting individual rankings reflect a wider battle for supremacy at the team level. New Zealand occupies third with 106 points, India stands fourth with 105 points, and England is fifth with 102 points.
The wider table includes Bangladesh in sixth place with 77 points, Sri Lanka seventh with 75 points, West Indies eighth with 74 points, Pakistan ninth with 71 points, and Zimbabwe tenth with 17 points. The World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle is equally tight. Australia leads the standings with nine wins from 12 matches and 75 percent of points, followed by New Zealand at 72.22 percent and South Africa at 66.67 percent. With the series tied at one match apiece, the third and final Test in Cape Town gives South Africa a chance to overhaul Australia in both the bilateral series and the broader championship table.