ICC ODI Rankings: Shubman Gill Just One Point Behind World No. 1 as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma Stay in the Hunt
Indian Batters Continue to Dominate the Latest ICC ODI Rankings
Dubai, UAE: India’s batting strength was once again reflected in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings, released following the recently concluded three-match ODI series against England. Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma remain firmly in contention among the world’s top batters, with Gill now just one rating point behind New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell, setting up an exciting battle for the No. 1 spot.
Shubman Gill Closing In on the Top Ranking
Shubman Gill enjoyed an outstanding ODI series against England, scoring 188 runs in three matches and leading India’s batting unit with consistency. His performances have lifted him to second place with 801 rating points, just behind Daryl Mitchell, who leads the rankings with 802 points.
With only a single rating point separating the two, Gill has a realistic opportunity to become the world’s No. 1 ODI batter in his next series if he continues his impressive form. His consistency over the past two years has established him as one of the most dependable batters in international cricket.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma Remain in the Top Four
India’s experienced stars continue to feature prominently in the rankings.
- Virat Kohli is ranked third with 767 rating points.
- Rohit Sharma occupies fourth place with 758 rating points.
Both batters played important innings during the England series and remain within striking distance of the top spot. India’s dominance is highlighted by the fact that three of the world’s top four ODI batters are Indians.
ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings (Top 5)
| Rank | Player | Country | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daryl Mitchell | New Zealand | 802 |
| 2 | Shubman Gill | India | 801 |
| 3 | Virat Kohli | India | 767 |
| 4 | Rohit Sharma | India | 758 |
| 5 | Ibrahim Zadran | Afghanistan | 712 |
Joe Root Climbs Four Places
England’s Joe Root was one of the biggest movers in the rankings after scoring 249 runs in the ODI series against India. His excellent performances helped him climb four places to eighth in the batting rankings.
Other England batters also made notable gains:
- Ben Duckett jumped 11 places to 19th.
- Jacob Bethell climbed five spots to 64th.
New Zealand Players Make Significant Progress
New Zealand’s strong performances against the West Indies were also rewarded in the latest rankings.
- Michael Bracewell rose six places to 54th among ODI batters.
- Mark Chapman climbed 10 places to 62nd.
Both players impressed with valuable contributions throughout the series.
Rashid Khan Continues to Lead ODI Bowling Rankings
Afghanistan’s star leg-spinner Rashid Khan retained his position as the No. 1 ODI bowler.
Other notable changes include:
- Jofra Archer moved up to third after claiming five wickets against India.
- Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed remains second.
- West Indies spinner Gudakesh Motie entered the top 10 for the first time.
- India’s Axar Patel climbed 10 places to joint 32nd after his recent performances.
Bracewell Reaches Career-Best Among All-Rounders
New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell climbed two places to a career-best third in the ICC ODI all-rounders’ rankings.
The top three are:
- Azmatullah Omarzai (Afghanistan)
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Bangladesh)
- Michael Bracewell (New Zealand)
Changes in ICC T20I Rankings
The conclusion of the Zimbabwe-Bangladesh T20I series also resulted in several changes to the ICC T20I rankings.
- Zimbabwe’s Brian Bennett climbed to ninth, achieving a career-best ranking.
- Bangladesh’s Tanzid Hasan moved up to 20th.
- Saif Hassan improved to 27th.
Indian Batters Eye Historic Achievement
The latest ICC rankings underline India’s continued dominance in ODI batting. With Shubman Gill just one rating point behind Daryl Mitchell, the race for the No. 1 ranking has become one of the biggest storylines in world cricket. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma remain among the elite, giving India an unmatched presence at the top of the batting rankings. If the trio maintains its current form, India could soon reclaim the No. 1 spot in ODI batting rankings.
