Kohli Overtakes Rohit as Top Men’s ODI Batting Ranker
Virat Kohli has reclaimed the top position in the ICC Men’s ODI batting rankings, overtaking Rohit Sharma. This marks Kohli’s 11th time achieving this feat. He first reached the summit in October 2013 and has now spent a remarkable total of 825 days at No. 1, the highest for any Indian cricketer.
Kohli’s Stellar Performance
Recently, Kohli’s performance has been nothing short of extraordinary. In his last four ODIs, he scored 74*, 135, 102, and 65*, showcasing his consistency as a key player. His exceptional form culminated with a Player-of-the-Match performance in Vadodara.
Rankings Snapshot
- Kohli’s current points: 785
- Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand): 784 points, ranked No. 2
- Rohit Sharma: 775 points, now at No. 3 after scoring only 26 runs in the opening ODI
- KL Rahul: Moved from No. 12 to No. 11 after a score of 29 not out in Vadodara
Vivian Richards holds the record for the most days ranked No. 1, spanning 2306 days. Kohli is now in 10th place on this all-time list.
Test Rankings Update
In related news, the recent conclusion of the Ashes series has impacted the ICC Test rankings. Travis Head topped the run-scorers with 629 runs and moved up to No. 3, while Steven Smith, who scored 138 in the final match, now sits at No. 4.
Top Test Batsmen
- Joe Root: 400 runs, ranked No. 1
- Harry Brook: 358 runs, ranked No. 2
Jacob Bethell made impressive gains by moving up 25 places to No. 52 after scoring 154 in the second innings at the SCG.
Bowling Rankings
Mitchell Starc was the standout bowler of the Ashes series, finishing with 31 wickets and earning the Player-of-the-Series award. His excellent performance elevated him from ninth to third in the Test bowlers’ rankings.
Scott Boland maintained his seventh position by securing 20 wickets throughout the series.
