Shubman Gill Dethrones Babar Azam to Become No. 1 ODI Batter!
Big news in the cricket world—Shubman Gill has officially overtaken Babar Azam to claim the No. 1 spot in the ICC ODI rankings ! This comes after Gill’s stellar performance in the recent home series against England, where he played a pivotal role in India’s dominant 3-0 sweep. His consistency with the bat has earned him 796 rating points , surpassing Babar Azam’s 773 points and marking a major shift in the rankings just before the Champions Trophy.
Now, this isn't the first time Gill has reached the top. He had briefly claimed the No. 1 ranking during the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup , but Babar held onto it for a long stretch. This time, however, the young Indian batter looks determined to make the position his own. He was instrumental in India’s victory against England, smashing two half-centuries and a brilliant century , proving once again why he’s one of the most promising talents in world cricket today.
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Meanwhile, India’s captain Rohit Sharma also holds a strong position in the rankings, currently sitting at third place with 761 points . The top five also feature South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen and New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell , both making their presence felt.
On the bowling side, another shake-up has taken place— Sri Lanka’s Maheesh Theekshana has climbed to the No. 1 spot in ODI bowling rankings , surpassing Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan. Despite Sri Lanka not participating in the upcoming Champions Trophy , Theekshana’s outstanding performances against Australia, including a four-wicket haul, pushed him to 680 rating points , ahead of Rashid by just 11 points.
As for all-rounders, Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi continues to dominate the rankings, holding onto the No. 1 spot , followed closely by Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza and Bangladesh’s Mehidy Hasan Miraz .
With the Champions Trophy around the corner, these rankings add an extra layer of excitement to an already intense tournament. The battle for supremacy is heating up, and it will be fascinating to see if Shubman Gill can maintain his top position , or if Babar Azam makes a comeback. One thing is for sure—the competition is far from over!
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