Highest-rated Indian fast bowlers in Test history
06 Aug, 2025
By Akshay Ramesh
On August 6, Mohammed Siraj achieved his career-best Test ranking of 15 with a career-high rating points of 674.
Siraj was rewarded for his exploits in the England series, which India drew 2-2.
Siraj picked 23 wickets in five Tests, including a series-defining five-wicket haul in the final Test at The Oval in London.
Bumrah retained the No. 1 spot in the ICC Test rankings for men's bowlers despite playing only three Tests
Here's a look at five Indian bowlers who are in the top when it comes to their best rating points.
The legendary leg-spinner, with 859 points achieved in 1995, is in the top 5 when it comes to the list of Indian bowlers with highest rating points in Tests.
5. Anil Kumble
The former India captain achieved rating points of 877 in 1980. However, he was never able to claim the No. 1 spot in Test rankings.
4. Kapil Dev
With 899 points achieved in 2017, Jadeja is third in the list. Jadeja was ranked No. 1 in 2017.
3. Ravindra Jadeja
Ashwin is the only Indian spinner with a best-ever rating of over 900. He had 904 rating points in 2016.
2. R Ashwin
The Indian pace hero achieved his best-ever rating of 908 during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. He became the first Indian fast bowler to be rated No. 1.
1. Jasprit Bumrah
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