Stats: Top 10 Test batsmen with best positive differentials in 2014 ICC player rankings

Kaushal Silva

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