AB de Villiers still top in latest ICC Test Rankings for batsmen

Modified Mar 06, 2014 16:29 IST

PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 21: AB de Villiers of South Africa leaves the field after getting out to Nathan Lyon of Australia during day two of the Second Test match between South Africa and Australia at AXXESS St George's Cricket Stadium on February 21, 2014 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. (Photo by Morne de Klerk/Getty Images)

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David Warner and Ryan Harris heroes of Australia’s 245-runs win over host South Africa in the Cape Town Test have achieved best-ever positions in the latest Reliance ICC Player Rankings for Tests, released on Thursday morning.

Warner, who slammed hundreds (135 and 145) in both innings of the Cape Town Test, has moved up five places to a career-high of fifth in the Reliance ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen. Warner was named the player of the match for his efforts with the bat.

Warner, who also won the player of the series award, is now the highest-ranked Australia batsman, with his skipper Michael Clarke in ninth position being the only other in the top 10. The batting table is still headed by AB de Villiers, with Kumar Sangakkara in second place and Shivnarine Chanderpaul in third position.

Outside the top 10 Steven Smith jumped five places to a best-ever 12th following knocks of 84 and 36 in the Cape Town Test. The biggest mover outside the top 20 was Faf du Plessis, as he rose six places to a best-ever 23rd.