Pakistan’s Noman Ali nears Jasprit Bumrah’s No.1 ICC Test bowling rank with career-best form. Can he overtake Bumrah during the South Africa Test?

India’s premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah may soon lose his crown as the No.1 Test bowler in the world, with Pakistan’s Noman Ali rapidly closing in on the top spot in the latest ICC Test bowling rankings. The left-arm spinner is currently in sensational form and is just 29 rating points behind Bumrah.

Noman Ali Hits Career-Best Ratings Amid Red-Hot Form

Currently playing in the second Test against South Africa in Rawalpindi, Noman Ali has reached his career-best rating of 853 points, catapulting him to the second position in the ICC Test bowling charts. His stellar performance in recent matches has seen him leapfrog multiple players to now emerge as a serious contender to become the new No.1.

Bumrah’s Lead Under Threat Due to Inactivity

On the other hand, Jasprit Bumrah, who last featured in a Test match during India’s series against the West Indies earlier this month, sits on top with 882 rating points. However, with no Test matches scheduled for Bumrah over the next three weeks, the timing could not be worse for the Indian ace, especially with Noman actively participating in the ongoing series.

Key Performances Boost Noman’s Ranking

In the first innings of the Rawalpindi Test, Noman Ali bowled 28 overs and claimed two crucial wickets. With another innings left in the match, there is a strong possibility that more wickets could help him bridge the rating gap and potentially overtake Bumrah in the coming days.

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Updated ICC Test Bowling Rankings (Top 10)

Rank             Player                    Rating Points
1               Jasprit Bumrah                    882
2               Noman Ali                            853
3               Matt Henry                          846
4               Pat Cummins                      838
5               Kagiso Rabada                    837
6               Josh Hazlewood                815
7              Scott Boland                       784
8              Nathan Lyon                       769
9             Mitchell Starc                      766
10           Gus Atkinson                      766

Notable Movements:

Kagiso Rabada has dropped three places to fifth after a below-par showing.

Marco Jansen has slipped out of the top 10 due to his absence from the first Test.

No Changes in ICC Test Batting Rankings

While the bowling charts have seen some significant shifts, the Test batting rankings remain unchanged at the top. Joe Root continues to dominate with 908 rating points.

From India, Yashasvi Jaiswal retains the 5th spot, while Rishabh Pant stays at 8th. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill has climbed to 12th, overtaking Saud Shakeel, who slipped to 13th following a lackluster performance.

Can Noman Ali Become Pakistan’s First No.1 Test Bowler in Years?

If Noman Ali continues his rich vein of form, Pakistan could see its first bowler in years claim the No.1 ICC Test ranking. The last Pakistani to achieve the feat was Yasir Shah, and fans will be hoping Noman can repeat history.

With South Africa under pressure in Rawalpindi and Noman’s confidence soaring, all eyes are now on the ICC’s next rankings update.

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