Virat Kohli has advanced one position to second in the ICC men’s ODI batting rankings, thereby narrowing the gap with India captain Shubman Gill, who remains at the summit. Following Kohli’s undefeated 139 off 88 balls with nine sixes, India thrashed the West Indies by eight wickets in the first game of their current series.
Shubman Gill achieved his tenth ODI century during the same match, thereby bolstering his personal tally. In the third position, Daryl Mitchell (794) is followed by Rohit Sharma (719).
Virat Kohli’s current rating of 796 is only 20 points behind Gill’s 816.
On September 27, the world’s men’s ODIs achieved a record-breaking six centuries in a single day. Temba Bavuma, David Miller, Justin Greaves, and Tom Banton all scored three figures in games contested worldwide on that day, in addition to Virat Kohli and Gill.
What transpired in the broader batting rankings?
Kusal Mendis was one of the most notable climbers in the batting chart. His 121 off 100 balls for Sri Lanka in the match that tied their three-ODI series against England propelled him up three positions to a career-high seventh. Ultimately, England emerged victorious in the game by a score of 2-1.
Joe Root, who is ranked ninth, is the sole batter from England to make it into the top ten. Harry Brook, the captain, advanced one position to 11th after scoring 77 in the final ODI, which England won by 223 runs.
Bavuma advanced ten positions to 32nd in the overall rankings after only ten ODI appearances, while Miller remained at 41st. Banton’s rapid ascent of 333 positions in a single update is the most significant of any player in the table. However, his absence of international experience leaves him at 83rd, outside the top 80.
Which bowlers made progress in the most recent update?
Keshav Maharaj advanced three positions to third place in the ODI bowling rankings. The South African spinner’s statistics of 2 for 54 and 4 for 20 during his team’s series against Australia were sufficient to elevate him to the top three.
Kuldeep Yadav returned to ODI cricket and climbed four positions to fifth in the bowling rankings after he recorded a game-winning 4 for 40 against the West Indies. The wrist rotator with the left arm executed an exceptional return performance.
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Josh Hazlewood has regained his position in the top ten after claiming four wickets in the first two ODIs of Australia’s series. The fast bowler has further solidified his position as one of the top ODI bowlers in the current rankings cycle by ascending five positions to tenth.
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