If Zaheer continues the good work in final Test of the series starting on August 9 at Oval, he will surpass his previous highest ranking of 11th and break into the top-10.
Another victory for India will not only mean they win the series 2-0, but it will also elevate them two places up from their current fifth position in the team rankings.
A draw would still mean a series win for India, which would elevate Dravid’s men to fourth and within striking distance of Sri Lanka.
The Nottingham win has also boosted the rankings of other Indian players as former captain Sourav Ganguly has surged up eight places to 30th in the batsmen’s list. This is the highest position he has gained in the last six years.
Openers Dinesh Kaarthick (58th) and Wasim Jaffer (38th) played a vital role in the win with a gutsy 147-run stand, which boosted their rating points.