Team India’s star batsman, Virat Kohli, has once again claimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings. His resilient innings of 93 runs off 91 balls against New Zealand in the first ODI steered India to a thrilling four-wicket win.
With this exceptional display, Kohli edges closer to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, securing the second position among the highest run-scorers in international cricket.
The Golden Phase Continues for Virat Post Australia
Virat’s scintillating form persists following the Australia tour. His last 5 ODI innings have been nothing short of spectacular:
74, 135, 102, 65, 93
Kohli’s return to the No. 1 spot at 37 is particularly noteworthy as it's his first since July 2021. During the Vadodara ODI, India faced challenges chasing 300 runs, but Kohli decisively turned the tide in their favor.
Virat first graced the No. 1 rankings in October 2013. His 825 days at the top is a record for any Indian batsman.
Record Days at No. 1
- Viv Richards - 2306 days- Brian Lara - 2079 days- Michael Bevan - 1361 days- Babar Azam - 1359 days- AB de Villiers - 1356 days- Dean Jones - 1161 days- Keith Fletcher - 1101 days- Hashim Amla - 1047 days- Greg Chappell - 998 days- Virat Kohli - 825* days
Daryl Mitchell Making Waves, Close on Kohli’s Heels
New Zealand's all-rounder, Daryl Mitchell, put up an impressive 84-run performance off 71 balls in the first ODI, moving up a rank to sit just behind Kohli. His rating point is now only one behind Kohli’s 785.
Continuing to shine in this format, Mitchell has consistently performed with 3 half-centuries and 1 century in his last 5 games, reaching the No. 1 spot at one point.
Meanwhile, Hitman Rohit Sharma slipped two places to third with a rating of 775.
Bowling Rankings: Mohammed Siraj’s Meteoric Rise
In bowling rankings, India's Mohammed Siraj dazzled with a climb of 5 spots, now sitting at 15th. He shares this rank with Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Miraz.
New Zealand’s pace bowler, Kyle Jamieson, achieved a career-best performance against India, taking 4 wickets, catapulting his ranking by 27 places to 69th, in a tie with India’s Arshdeep Singh.
