Matt Henry shares ICC Test bowling top spot with Jasprit Bumrah
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 3:49 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Matt Henry has reached a historic milestone by joining Jasprit Bumrah as a joint World No. 1 in the ICC Test bowling rankings, each with 870 rating points. Henry's ascent comes after an impressive 11-wicket performance at The Oval, contributing to New Zealand's 253-run victory over England in the second Test. This marks the first time a New Zealand fast bowler has occupied the top position since Sir Richard Hadlee in 1984, ending a 36-year gap. Henry's next challenge is the third Test at Trent Bridge, starting on June 25, where he aims to secure the top spot outright.
- •Henry and Bumrah are tied for World No. 1 in Test bowling.
- •Henry took 11 wickets in the second Test to achieve this ranking.
- •He is the first New Zealand pacer to reach the top since 1984.
- •New Zealand faces England in the deciding Test starting June 25.
- •Both bowlers excelled, taking over 100 wickets since 2022 with averages below 20.
- 3:49 PMYahoo Sports — Matt Henry ends 36-year wait, joins Jasprit Bumrah as joint no. 1 in ICC Test bowling rankings
"Matt Henry has achieved a historic feat, joining Jasprit Bumrah at the pinnacle of the ICC Test bowling rankings. Both pacers now share the World No. 1 spot with 870 rating points. Henry's remarkable 11-wicket haul at The Oval propelled him to this elite status, ending a 36-year wait for a New Zealand seamer to reach the top.
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