Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj has regained the No 1 ODI bowling ranking after taking 5-33 against Australia on Tuesday.
The 35-year-old, who was named Man of the Match, overtook Kuldeep Yadav and Maheesh Theekshana to the top spot, which he had earlier held briefly in November and December 2023.
WATCH: Maharaj’s sensational five-wicket haul
In the ODI batting rankings, Aiden Markram is up four places to 21st and Temba Bavuma up five to 23rd.
In the T20I batting rankings, Dewald Brevis continues his upward movement, gaining nine spots to reach 12th position.
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Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada moves up from 44th to 37th in the T20I bowling rankings.
Keshav Maharaj reflects on a spell to remember. ?
A composed and clinical performance under pressure saw him claim his maiden ODI five-wicket haul against Australia in the series opener. ??? #WozaNawe pic.twitter.com/6Mpw8gYTtx
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) August 20, 2025
