India’s star batter Virat Kohli has taken a significant leap in the ICC Ranking, rising two places to claim the No. 2 spot in the latest ODI rankings for batters. After a stellar performance in the recently concluded India vs South Africa ODI series, Kohli now stands just eight rating points behind Rohit Sharma, the current No. 1
ICC Ranking: Kohli’s Consistent Brilliance Narrows Gap With Rohit Sharma
Kohli’s rise in the ICC Ranking comes after a sensational run with the bat in the three-match ODI series against South Africa. He accumulated 302 runs, averaging 151 with an impressive strike rate of 117.05. His back-to-back centuries in Ranchi and Raipur played a crucial role in India’s 2-1 series victory.
Kohli last held the No. 1 position in March 2021 before Pakistan’s Babar Azam overtook him. His unbeaten 65 in the series decider at Visakhapatnam further boosted his latest ranking push, bringing him within striking distance of the top.
Latest ICC ODI Rankings for Batters
The updated ICC Ranking for ODI batters is as follows:
1. Rohit Sharma (India) – 781
2. Virat Kohli (India) – 773
3. Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand) – 766
4. Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan) – 764
5. Shubman Gill (India) – 723
6. Babar Azam (Pakistan) – 722
7. Harry Tector (Ireland) – 708
8. Shai Hope (West Indies) – 701
9. Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka) – 690
10. Shreyas Iyer (India) – 679
ICC Ranking: Kuldeep Yadav Jumps to No. 3 Among ODI Bowlers
India’s left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav has also enjoyed a strong rise in the ICC Ranking for ODI bowlers. He climbed three spots to reach No. 3, marking a major achievement after an impactful series.
Kuldeep was the leading wicket-taker in the South Africa series, picking up nine wickets with an economy rate of 6.23. His standout spell of 10-1-41-4 in the series-deciding match at Visakhapatnam played a key role in India’s triumph.
At the top of the bowling rankings, Rashid Khan continues to hold the No. 1 position, followed by England’s Jofra Archer at No. 2
ICC ODI All-Rounders’ Ranking: Top Positions Unchanged
There are no major changes in the all-rounders’ list, with Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai maintaining his position at the top. He is followed by:
- Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe)
- Mohammad Nabi (Afghanistan)
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Bangladesh)
Final Words: A Big Week for India in the ICC Ranking Table
With Virat Kohli closing in on the world No.1 spot and Kuldeep Yadav entering the top three among bowlers, India has strengthened its presence across the ICC Ranking tables. Kohli’s form and Kuldeep’s consistency highlight India’s strong momentum ahead of major upcoming tournaments.