Virat Kohli Reclaims No. 1 Spot in ICC ODI Rankings After Nearly Five Years
Virat Kohli Becomes No. 1 ODI Batsman: ICC ODI Rankings After 1,736 Days: Indian batting legend Virat Kohli has once again climbed to the top of the ICC ODI batting rankings, reclaiming the No. 1 position after 1,736 days and underlining his enduring class in the 50-over format. Kohli’s return to the summit sees him displace former India captain Rohit Sharma, who has slipped to third place.
According to the latest ICC rankings, Kohli now leads the chart with 785 rating points, following a series of consistent and impactful performances in One Day Internationals. This marks his first return to the top spot since losing it in 2021, when Pakistan’s Babar Azam overtook him.
Kohli Back on Top
Virat Kohli’s rise to No. 1 is a significant moment in modern cricket, highlighting his longevity and ability to adapt across phases of his career. Despite intense competition from younger stars and seasoned rivals, Kohli has once again proven why he is regarded as one of the greatest ODI batsmen of all time.
Close Contest at the Top
New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell now occupies the second position, jumping up one place with 784 rating points, just one point behind Kohli, making the race for the top ranking extremely tight.
Former India skipper Rohit Sharma, who held the No. 1 position for an extended period, has dropped to third place with 775 rating points after slipping two spots in the latest update.
Strong Presence from India and Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s rising star Ibrahim Zadran continues his impressive run, holding on to fourth place with 764 rating points, making him the highest-ranked Afghan batsman in ODI cricket at present.
India’s current captain Shubman Gill completes the top five, remaining at fifth position with 725 rating points, ensuring that three Indian batsmen feature in the ICC’s top-five ODI rankings.
Top 5 ICC ODI Batsmen Rankings
- Virat Kohli (India) – 785 points
- Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand) – 784 points
- Rohit Sharma (India) – 775 points
- Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan) – 764 points
- Shubman Gill (India) – 725 points
Kohli’s return to the top not only reflects his individual brilliance but also reinforces India’s dominance in world cricket, with multiple batters continuing to set the benchmark in the ODI format.
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