Rohit Tops ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings for First Time
Rohit Sharma has made history by reaching the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings. This achievement marks the first time he has held this prestigious position in his career. His outstanding performance during a three-match series in Australia propelled him to the top.
Key Performances in Australia
Rohit Sharma’s rise in the rankings follows crucial contributions in the series. He scored 73 runs in the second ODI held in Adelaide and followed that with an unbeaten 121 in the final match in Sydney. His efforts earned him the Player of the Series award.
Ranking Details
- Rohit Sharma: 1st place, 781 rating points
- Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan): 2nd place, 764 rating points
- Shubman Gill (India): 3rd place, 745 rating points
Rohit previously reached the second position for the first time in July 2018. Ibrahim Zadran briefly held the top spot, making him the first Afghanistan batter to do so between the second and third ODIs.
Movement in Other Rankings
Aside from Rohit’s success, several other players saw significant changes in their rankings:
- Shreyas Iyer (India): Moved to 9th place after scoring 61 runs in the second match before sustaining an injury.
- Josh Hazlewood (Australia): Climbed to 8th place among bowlers.
- Adam Zampa (Australia): Advanced to 12th place.
- Axar Patel (India): Up six places to 31st.
- Washington Sundar (India): Jumped 22 places to 73rd.
Noteworthy Changes in Other Rankings
In addition, England captain Harry Brook’s performance of 135 runs against New Zealand has elevated him 23 positions, securing a career-best rank of 25th. In the Test rankings, notable advancements include:
- Saud Shakeel (Pakistan): Now at 12th position.
- Shan Masood (Pakistan): Climbed to 42nd position.
- Tony de Zorzi (South Africa): Moved up seven places to 47th.
South African spinner Keshav Maharaj also improved his standing, now at 13th after an impressive display in Pakistan. Simon Harmer’s performance contributed to his rise to 45th place.
