India Strengthen ICC ODI Rankings as Kohli Re-Enters Top 5
India continue to dominate the ICC ODI rankings, with Virat Kohli’s match-winning century against Pakistan securing his return to the top five in the ICC Men’s Player Rankings for batters.
Kohli’s Century Fuels His Rise
- Kohli smashed his 51st unbeaten ODI century in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Pakistan in Dubai.
- His stellar performance on Sunday lifted him to fifth place in the latest ICC rankings update.
- The knock played a crucial role in India’s victory over arch-rivals Pakistan, further solidifying their position.
India’s Batting Dominance Continues
- Three Indian batters now feature in the top five rankings.
- Shubman Gill remains No.1, extending his lead by 47 rating points.
- Rohit Sharma holds onto third place, maintaining India’s strong presence in the rankings.
Babar Azam Retains Second Spot
- Despite struggling for form in the tournament, Pakistan’s Babar Azam stays at No.2 in the rankings.
With consistent performances, India continue to reinforce their dominance in international cricket.
