Kohli Surpasses Rohit as No. 1 in Men’s ODI Batting Rankings
Virat Kohli has once again made headlines by reclaiming the No. 1 ranking in the ICC Men’s ODI batting rankings. This is the eleventh time Kohli has achieved this milestone, a testament to his consistent performance over the years.
Kohli’s Journey to the Top
Kohli first ascended to the top rank in October 2013 and has now accumulated a total of 825 days at No. 1, marking him as the Indian batter with the most days in this position. He is currently tenth on the all-time leaderboard, which is dominated by Vivian Richards, who holds the record with 2,306 days at the top.
Recent Performances
Kohli’s recent matches have showcased his remarkable form. In his last four ODIs, he has scored:
- 74* runs
- 135 runs
- 102 runs
- 65* runs
His stellar performance earned him the Player-of-the-Match honor in Vadodara. These innings affirm Kohli’s status as a key player in international ODI cricket.
Rohit Sharma’s Fall
Rohit Sharma, the previous No. 1, has fallen two spots to rank No. 3 after a disappointing performance where he scored only 26 runs in the opening ODI. His current points tally stands at 775, placing him just behind Daryl Mitchell, who moved to No. 2 with 784 points after scoring 84 runs off 71 balls.
Points Overview
The points for the top players are as follows:
| Player | Ranking | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 1 | 785 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 2 | 784 |
| Rohit Sharma | 3 | 775 |
| KL Rahul | 11 | – |
KL Rahul’s Rise
KL Rahul has also improved his ranking, moving from No. 12 to No. 11 following his unbeaten 29 runs off 21 balls in Vadodara. This upward trajectory reflects his increasing contribution to the team.
Impact on Test Rankings
In addition to the ODI rankings, the recent updates in Test cricket have seen Travis Head and Steven Smith rise significantly. Head finished the Ashes series as the top run-scorer with 629 runs, positioning him at No. 3. Meanwhile, Smith climbed to No. 4 following his impressive 138 runs in the final match at the SCG.
- Joe Root: 400 runs, top ranking
- Harry Brook: 358 runs, second ranking
Jacob Bethell made a notable leap of 25 places to rank No. 52 after scoring 154 runs in the second innings at the SCG.
Bowler Rankings
Mitchell Starc was the standout bowler of the Ashes, finishing with 31 wickets and securing the Player-of-the-Series accolade. His performance propelled him up to No. 3 in the Test bowlers’ rankings, while Scott Boland retained his seventh-place position with 20 wickets.
These updates highlight the dynamic shifts in the cricketing landscape as players strive for excellence in both forms of the game.
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