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In a remarkable feat, Indian vice-captain Shubman Gill has climbed to the top of the ICC ODI batting rankings, surpassing Pakistan’s Babar Azam. This achievement comes ahead of the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan showdown in the Champions Trophy. Gill’s consistent performance in the recent IND vs ENG ODI series, including three back-to-back 50+ scores and a match-winning century in Ahmedabad, secured his position as the world’s number one ODI batter.
Shubman Gill Leads the Pack
Gill’s rise in the rankings marks a significant milestone in his career. His stellar 112-run knock in Ahmedabad not only helped India clinch the series but also positioned him as the new king of ODI batting. As per the latest ICC rankings, Gill holds a rating of 796, outshining Babar Azam’s 773. Joining Gill in the top rankings are Rohit Sharma at number three and Virat Kohli at number six, showcasing India’s batting prowess on the global stage.
Top 10 ODI Batters (Updated Rankings)
| Rank | Team | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | Shubman Gill | 796 |
| 2 | Pakistan | Babar Azam | 773 |
| 3 | India | Rohit Sharma | 761 |
| 4 | South Africa | Heinrich Klaasen | 756 |
| 5 | New Zealand | Daryl Mitchell | 740 |
| 6 | India | Virat Kohli | 727 |
| 7 | Ireland | Harry Tector | 713 |
| 8 | Sri Lanka | Charith Asalanka | 694 |
| 9 | India | Shreyas Iyer | 679 |
| 10 | West Indies | Shai Hope | 672 |
Bowling and All-Rounder Rankings
While the focus remains on Gill’s achievements, Sri Lanka’s Maheesha Theekshana has claimed the top spot among ODI bowlers, replacing England’s Adil Rashid. Kuldeep Yadav has also impressed, moving up to fourth place. Among all-rounders, Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi continues to lead, while Ravindra Jadeja remains India’s sole representative in the top 10.
As India gears up for the Champions Trophy, the focus will be on how Gill capitalizes on his form to guide the team to victory. With the India vs Pakistan match promising high stakes and emotions, fans are eager to see the top ODI batters, Gill and Babar, go head-to-head.
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