India’s Shubman Gill has regained the top position in the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, overtaking Pakistan’s Babar Azam. The latest rankings update, released on Wednesday, confirms Gill’s rise to the summit.
His stellar 112 off 102 balls in the third ODI against England in Ahmedabad last week propelled him to 796 rating points, placing him 23 points ahead of Babar. This marks Gill’s return to the No.1 spot, a feat he first achieved during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.
India Dominates Top 10 ODI Batting Rankings
India now has four batters in the top 10:
- Rohit Sharma (3rd)
- Virat Kohli (6th)
- Shreyas Iyer (9th) – climbed one spot after scoring 78 runs in the same match
Pakistan’s Batting Stars on the Rise
As Pakistan gears up for their Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand in Karachi, key players have also seen ranking improvements:
- Mohammad Rizwan jumped six places to 15th, fueled by an unbeaten 122 against South Africa and 46 in the final against New Zealand.
- Salman Agha, named Player of the Series, soared 24 spots to 48th, thanks to his 134-run knock vs South Africa and 45 in the final.
Other Notable Batting Rankings Updates
- Heinrich Klaasen (South Africa) – Moved to 4th place
- Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand) – Now ranked 5th
- Aiden Markram (South Africa) – Up to 25th
- Temba Bavuma (South Africa) – Up to 30th
- Devon Conway (New Zealand) – Now 35th
- Glenn Phillips (New Zealand) – Climbed to 41st
- Tom Latham (New Zealand) – Moved up to 42nd
Bowling Rankings: Mahesh Theekshana Becomes No.1
Sri Lanka’s Mahesh Theekshana has overtaken Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan to claim the top spot in the ODI bowling rankings. Other key movements:
- Keshav Maharaj (South Africa) re-entered at 6th place.
- Mitchell Santner (New Zealand) climbed to 7th.
- Adil Rashid (England) moved to 22nd.
- Naseem Shah (Pakistan) advanced three places to 45th.
Players Gaining Momentum Ahead of Champions Trophy 2025
With the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 approaching, these rankings highlight the form and consistency of top players. India and Pakistan head into the tournament with strong performers in both batting and bowling, setting the stage for an intense competition.