Stats: Top 10 Test batsmen with best positive differentials in 2014 ICC player rankings
In 2014, as of now, we have seen some surprising changes in the rankings, with new stars emerging to challenge those who are already at the top. From Joe Root to Kaushal Silva, numerous young cricketers have scored a lot of runs against their adversaries; with the consistency they have displayed, these batsmen have managed to get more rating points to go up in the ranking table.
In this list, we compare Test players’ current Reliance ICC rankings with their last registered rankings in 2013. Only the top 10 with the best positive differentials are listed.
| No | Player | Mats in 2014 | Runs in 2014 | End of 2013 Ranking | Current Ranking | Differential |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Angelo Mathews (SL) | 11 | 1201 | 16 | 3 | +13 |
| 9 | Brendon McCullum (NZ) | 5 | 622 | 36 | 20 | +16 |
| 8 | Shikhar Dhawan (IND) | 5 | 337 | 78 | 61 | +17 |
| 7 | JP Duminy (SA) | 6 | 392 | 56 | 36 | +20 |
| 6 | Ahmed Shehzad (PAK) | 5 | 334 | 91 | 67 | +24 |
| 5 | Kraigg Brathwaite (WI) | 2 | 217 | 93 | 66 | +27 |
| 4 | Steve Smith (AUS) | 4 | 391 | 41 | 12 | +29 |
| 3 | Joe Root (ENG) | 7 | 777 | 39 | 9 | +30 |
| 2 | Dean Elgar (SA) | 5 | 321 | 92 | 60 | +33 |
| 1 | Kaushal Silva (SL) | 11 | 850 | 96 | 40 | +56 |
Note: Stats updated till August 31, 2014