Virat Kohli Re-Enters Top Five As Gill Extends Lead Over Babar Azam In ODI Rankings

India’s cricket star Virat Kohli has made a strong comeback into the top five ODI batters in the latest ICC rankings. His incredible century against Pakistan earned him a promotion, solidifying his reputation as one of the world’s best. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill continues to dominate, extending his lead over Babar Azam.

Virat Kohli moves to 5th place after a stellar performance.
Shubman Gill retains 1st position, extending his lead over Babar Azam.
Ben Duckett, Will Young, and Rachin Ravindra make big gains in the ODI rankings.
Michael Bracewell and Kagiso Rabada climb in the bowling rankings.

Kohli Climbs To Fifth As Gill Extends Lead

After scoring a magnificent century against Pakistan, Virat Kohli has moved one spot up to claim the 5th position in the ICC ODI rankings. His outstanding form in crucial matches has strengthened his ranking.

Meanwhile, Shubman Gill has been exceptional, maintaining his No. 1 rank. His consistent batting in the Champions Trophy, where he amassed 147 runs, has widened the gap between him and Babar Azam, who remains in 2nd place despite a below-par tournament. Gill now leads Babar Azam by 47 rating points.

Biggest Gainers In ICC ODI Rankings

Several players have made significant progress in the ODI rankings:

Ben Duckett jumps 27 spots to 17th after an outstanding century.
Will Young moves up 8 places to 14th.
Rachin Ravindra climbs 18 spots to 24th.
KL Rahul advances two spots to 15th.
Rassie van der Dussen gains three places to 16th.

Bowling Rankings See Major Shifts

On the bowling front, multiple players have made impressive gains:

Michael Bracewell moves up 31 places to claim 26th position.
Kagiso Rabada jumps four spots to 16th.
Matt Henry advances two positions to 6th.
Adam Zampa moves up two places to 10th.

The ICC ODI rankings continue to reflect the top players’ performances. Virat Kohli’s resurgence, Gill’s dominance, and the steady performance of Babar Azam make the race for the top spots highly competitive. With new faces emerging and seasoned players maintaining their ranks, the cricketing world eagerly awaits the next rankings update.

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