South African Dale Steyn climbed to third in the LG International Cricket Council Test bowling rankings following his match-winning performances against New Zealand [Images].

The 24-year-old fast bowler took 20 wickets in his team's 2-0 series win over New Zealand, moving up five spots to lie just behind team mate Makhaya Ntini [Images] in the rankings.

Australia fast bowler Brett Lee [Images] climbed to fifth place after taking 16 wickets in the 2-0 series win over Sri Lanka [Images]. Sri Lanka spinner Muttiah Muralitharan remained on top of the list.

South African Jacques Kallis [Images] is just one point behind the world's top-rated batsman, Australia captain Ricky Ponting [Images], after rattling up two centuries against New Zealand.

Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara, who scored 57 and 192 in the second test against world champions Australia, moved up to third.