The ICC Test bowling rankings have witnessed a major change at the top. Australia's Mitchell Starc has replaced India's Jasprit Bumrah as the No.1 Test bowler after a sensational match-winning performance against Bangladesh in Mackay. The latest ranking update, released on August 26, 2026, gives Starc the top position for the first time in his Test career.
Starc's rise has brought an end to Bumrah's latest spell at the top, although the Indian fast bowler remains one of the most successful and highly rated Test bowlers of the modern era. The current rankings place Starc on 872 rating points, with Bumrah close behind on 862 and New Zealand's Matt Henry on 861.
Mitchell Starc Creates History With a Stunning 10-Wicket Match Haul
Mitchell Starc produced one of the best performances of his Test career against Bangladesh in the second Test at Mackay. The experienced Australian left-arm fast bowler took 6/12 in Bangladesh's first innings and followed it with 4/39 in the second innings, finishing with outstanding match figures of 10/51. Australia went on to win the match by an innings and 51 runs and level the series 1-1.
The performance was even more special because Starc's 10-wicket haul helped him achieve something he had never managed before becoming the No.1 ranked Test bowler in the world. At 36, Starc has once again proved that he remains one of Australia's biggest match-winners in red-ball cricket.Mitchell Starc latest Test ranking, records and career achievements
Mitchell Starc’s Record-Breaking Performance That Sent Him to No.1 in ICC Test Rankings
| Mitchell Starc's Latest Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Team | Australia |
| Opponent | Bangladesh |
| Match Venue | Mackay |
| First Innings | 6/12 |
| Second Innings | 4/39 |
| Match Figures | 10/51 |
| Match Result | Australia won by an innings and 51 runs |
| Latest ICC Test Bowling Ranking | No.1 |
| Rating Points | 872 |
| Major Achievement | Reached No.1 for the first time in his Test career |
Starc's latest achievement also adds another major record to his remarkable career. His performance against Bangladesh was his fourth 10-wicket match haul in Test cricket, while he also moved into the top 10 of the all-time Test wicket-takers list with 445 wickets.
Jasprit Bumrah Slips to No.2 but Remains One of Test Cricket's Biggest Stars
For Jasprit Bumrah, losing the No.1 ranking does not take away from his remarkable impact on Test cricket. The Indian fast bowler first reached the top of the ICC Test bowling rankings in February 2024 and has spent much of the past two years around the summit. His consistency against some of the strongest teams in world cricket helped him build a long and successful run as one of the game's leading bowlers.
Bumrah's current ranking position is No.2, just 10 rating points behind Starc. His career-best rating of 908 was achieved against Australia in Sydney in 2025, showing how dominant he has been during his best period in Test cricket. Jasprit Bumrah Test bowling record, rankings and career-best performances
| Jasprit Bumrah Ranking Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Team | India |
| Latest ICC Test Bowling Ranking | No.2 |
| Current Rating Points | 862 |
| Career-Best Rating | 908 |
| Career-Best Performance Period | Australia at Sydney, 2025 |
| First Reached No.1 | February 2024 |
| Current Gap From No.1 | 10 rating points |
| Biggest Strength | Pace, accuracy and match-winning spells |
The ranking battle is far from over. With only a small gap separating Starc and Bumrah, the No.1 position could change again quickly depending on upcoming Test performances. Matt Henry is also only one point behind Bumrah, making the competition at the top of the ICC Test bowling rankings even more intense.
Starc vs Bumrah: The New Fight for the No.1 Test Bowling Crown
Mitchell Starc's record-breaking performance against Bangladesh has changed the rankings, but it has also created one of the most exciting battles in modern Test cricket. Starc now holds the No.1 position, while Bumrah remains extremely close behind and has already shown that he can dominate the rankings for long periods.
The latest ICC update is therefore more than just a ranking change. It is a fresh chapter in the battle between two of the world's biggest fast-bowling stars. Starc has the advantage for now, but Bumrah will have every opportunity to fight back and reclaim the top spot in the coming Tests.