# Mitchell Starc takes No 1 spot in ICC Test bowling rankings from Marco Jansen

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Type: News article
Author: Searchable Editorial
Published: 5 Nov 2026
Updated: 5 Nov 2026
Retrieved: 5 Nov 2026

> A nine-wicket final Test in South Africa lifted the Australian past Jansen, while spinner Simon Harmer jumped nine places to seventh.

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc has moved to the top of the ICC Test bowling rankings, taking the number one spot from South Africa's Marco Jansen, Business Recorder reports.

## What happened

Starc, 36, was the leading wicket-taker in the recently concluded series in South Africa, with 15 wickets in three Tests. Australia lost the final Test and the series 2-1, but Starc finished with nine wickets in that match, including a first-innings 6-72.

## Jansen's short stay

Jansen had taken the top position in the bowlers' and all-rounders' rankings only last week, after a strong bat and ball display in the second Test. Starc's performance in the third Test moved him back above the South African.

## Harmer climbs

South Africa spinner Simon Harmer was named Player of the Match in the third Test after taking his first 10-wicket match haul, and climbed nine places to seventh.

## More cricket

Rankings change with every series. Follow fixtures and results on our [cricket desk](/news/cricket), and check the full list on the ICC website for the latest positions.

## Frequently asked questions

**Who is the No 1 Test bowler in the ICC rankings?**

Mitchell Starc of Australia, after taking 15 wickets in the series in South Africa.

## Sources

- Australia's Starc displaces Jansen at top of ICC Test bowling rankings (Business Recorder): https://www.brecorder.com/news/40447565/australias-starc-displaces-jansen-at-top-of-icc-test-bowling-rankings

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