Virat Kohli climbs to No. 4 in latest ODI rankings; Shubman Gill, Babar Azam hold top spots

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 5, 2025, 20:01 IST

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Virat Kohli's outstanding 84-run performance against Australia in the Champions Trophy semifinal has elevated him to fourth in the ICC ODI rankings for batters. Shubman Gill retains the top spot while Rohit Sharma drops to fifth. Notable performances by Axar Patel and Mohamed Shami also reflect in their improved rankings.

Virat Kohli climbs to No. 4 in latest ODI rankings; Shubman Gill, Babar Azam hold top spots

Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Babar Azam (AP Photos)

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket team's batting maestro Virat Kohli has once again displayed his acumen by climbing up the ICC ODI rankings for batters.
His match-winning knock of 84 against Australia in the Champions Trophy semifinal propelled him to the fourth position, a testament to his consistent and exceptional performances.
While Kohli's ascent is a cause for celebration, it also coincided with Indian skipper Rohit Sharma's descent, dropping two spots to fifth place.
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South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen also made a notable move, rising one position to claim the third spot in the rankings.
India's vice-captain and opening batsman, Shubman Gill, continues to hold the coveted top spot, followed closely by Pakistan's Babar Azam in second place.

Among other Indian players, spin bowling all-rounder Axar Patel and pacer Mohammed Shami have also made significant strides in their respective rankings.

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Patel's impressive performances have earned him a career-high 194 rating points, propelling him to the 13th spot among all-rounders.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan's all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai has replaced compatriot Mohammad Nabi as the new number one all-rounder, amassing a total of 296 rating points.
Pacer Shami's exceptional bowling in the Champions Trophy, where he has claimed eight wickets so far, has seen him rise three positions to the 11th spot among bowlers, with 609 rating points to his name.
In the bowlers' rankings, New Zealand's Matt Henry has claimed the third spot after moving up three positions, trailing Sri Lanka's Maheesh Theekshana at the top and South Africa's Keshav Maharaj in the second place.

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