Keshav Maharaj Back on Top in ODI Rankings after Career-Best Spell Against Australia

Sandy Verma

Tezzbuzz|21-08-2025

New Delhi: South Africa Spinner Keshav Maharaj Claimed His Maiden Five-Wickt Haul In Odis during the opening match against against aust australia in carns on tuesday, a performance that helpeded Him Regain the Him Regain 1 spot in the ICC bowlers’ rankings released on Wedns.

The Left-Arm Spinner Jumped Two Places to Move Ahead of Sri Lanka’s Mahesh Theekshana (Second) and India’s Kuldeep Yadav (Third) in the latest update.

The 35-year-old veteran showcased all his experience to return Figures of 5/33 Against Australia, a spell that not only powered the proteas to a Commanding 98 -Run Victory But Aso of the ODI Bowling Rankings.

Maharaj First Rose to No. 1 in November 2023, Displacing India Seamer Mohammed Siraj during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. Since then, the left-Arm Spinner has consistently remained with the top five of the rankings.

South Africa Had more Reasons to celebrate in the rankings, with seasoned batters Aiden Markram (Up Four Places to 21st) and Temba Bavuma (up five spots to 23rd) Making Significant Charts After Scoring Half-Tenturies in the Series Opener Against Australia.