Big change in the rankings of Test batsmen after the thrilling Mumbai Test

Pant moves up five places to sixth overall after a pair of Test half-centuries, a sure sign that he is back to his best after a serious car accident, with the attacking left-hander now just one spot behind in his career-best fifth position he first held in July 2022.

Mitchell is one place behind Pant – seventh overall – after his rise of eight places and a first-innings score of 82 against India, joining teammate Kane Williamson (second) as the only New Zealanders in the top 10 of the rankings for Test batters.

Men’s Test Batter Ranking

England right-hander Joe Root maintains a healthy lead at the top of the category, with Williamson, Harry Brook (third), Yashasvi Jaiswal (fourth) and Steve Smith (fifth) his closest challengers.

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