India’s batting strength is firmly reflected in the latest International Cricket Council ODI rankings, with Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma all occupying spots in the top four.
At the top, Daryl Mitchell continues to hold the No.1 position with 802 rating points, but Gill is now just one point behind, making the race for the top spot tight.
Gill’s surge after England series
Shubman Gill has surged up the rankings after a strong showing against England cricket team, where he scored 188 runs in the three-match ODI series.
- No.1: Daryl Mitchell – 802 points
- No.2: Shubman Gill – 801 points
- No.3: Virat Kohli – 767 points
- No.4: Rohit Sharma – 758 points
This puts India in a commanding position with three batters in the top four, underlining their consistency in ODI cricket.
Kohli, Rohit maintain strong positions
Virat Kohli remains steady at No.3, continuing his consistent run in ODIs, while Rohit Sharma holds No.4, ensuring India’s dominance at the top end of the rankings.
England players make gains
Despite losing the series 2-1, England saw significant individual performances:
- Joe Root climbed to No.8 after scoring 249 runs unbeaten in the series
- Ben Duckett jumped 11 places to joint 19th
- Jacob Bethell moved up to 64th
Movement in ODI bowling rankings
In bowling, Rashid Khan continues to dominate as the No.1 ranked ODI bowler.
Key changes include:
- Jofra Archer rising to No.3
- Abrar Ahmed sitting just ahead of him
- Gudakesh Motie entering the top 10
- Axar Patel jumping 10 places to joint 32nd
All-rounders and T20I rankings update
- Azmatullah Omarzai remains No.1 among ODI all-rounders
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz is second
- Michael Bracewell climbs to third
In T20Is:
- Brian Bennett reaches a career-best No.9
- Richard Ngarava jumps 37 places in bowling rankings
Conclusion
With three batters in the top four and Shubman Gill on the verge of becoming world No.1, India’s ODI batting lineup continues to dominate global cricket.
The latest rankings highlight both India’s consistency and the rising competition, setting up an exciting battle for the top spot in the coming weeks.