Virat Kohli surpasses Shubman Gill in the ICC ODI Rankings after his spectacular Ranchi century, placing himself only 32 points behind Rohit Sharma’s No.1 position. The latest ICC update on Wednesday confirmed Kohli’s rise following his match-winning performance against South Africa.
Kohli’s Ranchi Masterclass Sparks a Significant Rankings Shift
Kohli produced a superb 120-ball 135 that powered India to a 17-run victory in the opening ODI. The knock became his 52nd ODI hundred and his third at the Ranchi venue. Rohit Sharma provided crucial support with a controlled 57 as India posted a strong total of 350.
The century allowed Kohli to move ahead of Shubman Gill, who missed the ODI series due to a neck injury sustained during the Kolkata Test. With 751 rating points, Kohli now holds the fourth spot, while Gill slips to fifth during his recovery phase.
Kuldeep Climbs, Abhishek Leads, and Chakravarthy Impresses in Latest Rankings
Kohli held the No.1 ODI batter ranking for more than three years before Babar Azam overtook him in 2021. With two matches left in the South Africa series, Kohli now faces a clear path to challenge Rohit Sharma’s lead.
Kuldeep Yadav also enjoyed a significant rise. His four-wicket spell stalled South Africa’s charge in Ranchi and lifted him to sixth among ODI bowlers. His updated tally of 641 rating points makes him India’s highest-ranked ODI bowler.
In T20I rankings, Abhishek Sharma continues to dominate the batting charts with 920 points. Varun Chakravarthy also maintains strong form with 780 points, reinforcing India’s depth across formats.
Kohli’s rise amplifies the excitement around the India–South Africa series as he edges closer to Rohit Sharma’s ODI throne.
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