After Virat Kohli’s recent performance in the ODI series against South Africa, the ICC has moved him up from 4th to 2nd place, while his teammate Rohit Sharma still holds the 1st spot in the ICC ODI rankings. With 773 points, Kohli is just eight points behind Rohit Sharma in the rankings.
Both of these batters, who were previously questioned about their form and availability for the 2027 ODI World Cup, have answered their critics. While Rohit batted amazingly in the three-match ODI series against Australia, scoring 202 runs with an average of 101, Virat, on the other hand, is said to be the man on a mission, scoring quick runs with 2 centuries in his name, sealing the three-match ODI series against South Africa 2-1, which helped him gain this second spot in ODI rankings.
Current ICC ODI Batsmen Rankings
| Position | Player Name | Country | Ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rohit Sharma | India | 781 |
| 2 | Virat Kohli | India | 773 |
| 3 | Daryl Mitchell | New Zealand | 766 |
| 4 | Ibrahim Zadran | Afghanistan | 764 |
| 5 | Shubhman Gill | India | 723 |
| 6 | Babar Azam | Pakistan | 722 |
| 7 | Harry Hector | Ireland | 708 |
| 8 | Shai Hope | West Indies | 701 |
| 9 | Charith Asalanka | Sri Lanka | 690 |
| 10 | Shreyas Iyer | India | 679 |
Alongside that, the newly named Indian captain, Shubhman Gill, still remains in the 5th spot despite not playing the remaining ODIs; other than that, KL Rahul has improved from 14th to 12th position in the ICC ODI rankings.
Fans are eagerly waiting for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand to see Rohit and Virat back in action. With just 27 ODIs left before the 2027 ICC Men’s World Cup, both players will look to use these matches to regain their form and prepare for the mega tournament.
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