Jasprit Bumrah is tied with Matt Henry at the top of the ICC Men's Test Bowling Rankings. On June 24, 2026, both fast bowlers achieved 870 rating points, making them joint World No. 1 Test bowlers.
What happened?
Matt Henry's rise to the top marks a historic achievement for New Zealand cricket, ending a 36-year wait for a New Zealand seamer to reach the No. 1 position.
Henry's climb to the top was driven by a sensational performance in New Zealand's second Test victory over England at The Oval, where he produced match figures of 11/109.
Why it matters for Jasprit Bumrah
Bumrah had enjoyed an uninterrupted reign at the top since November 2024, but Henry's latest surge brought him level, creating a tie for the No. 1 spot.
Since the start of 2022, Henry and Bumrah are the only two fast bowlers in world cricket to have taken more than 100 Test wickets while maintaining a bowling average below 20.
What comes next?
Matt Henry stands on the precipice of history as he leads New Zealand's attack into the 3rd and deciding Test at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, starting on June 25, 2026.
If Henry mimics his 11-wicket exploits from The Oval, he could become the lone owner of the ICC No. 1 Test Bowling spot, breaking his current tie with Jasprit Bumrah.
The upcoming Test at Trent Bridge is renowned for being a fast-bowling paradise, which could play to Henry's advantage as he seeks to surpass Bumrah in the rankings.