ICC ODI Rankings: Virat Kohli Reaches No. 2: After a sensational batting display in the first ODI against the West Indies, India’s star batsman Virat Kohli has once again asserted his dominance in the ICC Men’s ODI batting rankings. Thanks to this magnificent and record-breaking performance, Kohli has climbed to the second spot. In doing so, he has significantly narrowed the gap in rating points between himself and the current number one—his teammate and Indian captain Shubman Gill.
Virat Kohli’s 55th ODI Century: Unbeaten 139 Off 88 Balls
Virat Kohli showcased this historic form during the first match of the series against the West Indies. He played a blistering, unbeaten innings of 139 runs off just 88 balls, featuring nine towering sixes. This 55th ODI century paved the way for a massive, one-sided 8-wicket victory for India over the West Indies.
Indian Batsmen Dominate Top Spots
Following this spectacular innings, Virat Kohli’s rating has risen to 796 points. He is now just 20 points behind the number-one ranked Shubman Gill (816 points).
Gill also scored his 10th ODI century in that same match.
ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings (Top 4)
- Shubman Gill (India): 816 Points (No. 1)
- Virat Kohli (India): 796 Points (No. 2)
- Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand): 794 Points (No. 3)
- Rohit Sharma (India): 719 Points (No. 4)
September 27: A Historic Day in ODI Cricket
September 27 was a truly special day in international ODI cricket, witnessing a total of six centuries scored across venues worldwide. Following this spectacular performance, there were several other significant changes in the batting rankings:
- Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka): Climbed three places to achieve a career-best 7th position after scoring 121 runs against England.
- Harry Brook (England): Reached the 11th spot on the back of a brilliant performance.
- Temba Bavuma (South Africa): Made a massive leap of 10 places to secure the 32nd position.
ICC ODI Bowling Rankings Update: Kuldeep Yadav Breaks into Top 5
The latest ICC update saw bowlers making their mark alongside the batters:
- Kuldeep Yadav (India): Climbed four places to reach the 5th spot, thanks to a match-winning spell of 4 for 40 against the West Indies.
- Keshav Maharaj (South Africa): Moved up three places to the 3rd spot following an excellent bowling performance against Australia.
- Josh Hazlewood (Australia): Returned to the top 10 list of bowlers, securing the 10th position.
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