Best batsmen in the world across all formats (based on ICC Rankings)

No.7: Faf du Plessis

Faf du Plessis only makes the top 10 in ICC T20 rankings

Overall Ranking: 46 Points: 2034

Although Faf du Plessis only makes the top 10 in T20Is, he makes the cut at No.7 thanks to his relatively consistent performances in the other two formats. Ranked No.5 in T20Is, Faf is the highest ranked South African in the format above the likes of AB de Villiers and Hashim Amla.

While that proves his consistency in the format, unfortunately, his record in the other two isn’t as impressive. Although he is just outside the top 10 in ODIs, where he is ranked No.11, his Test ranking of 30 shows that he still has some way to go before he can be regarded as a consistent all-formats player.

Still, with an overall ranking of 46, he isn’t too far outside the top five and a consistent year in the longest format might just propel him there.