Kohli and Gill Shine in Latest ODI Batting Rankings

Kohli Climbs to Second in ODI Rankings

Virat Kohli, the prominent Indian cricketer, has surged to the second position in the current ODI batting rankings following his impressive score of 139 not out against the West Indies in the first ODI. This remarkable performance marks Kohli's 55th ODI century and his 86th international century across all formats, earning him a rating of 796. He has moved up one spot in the rankings, as reported by the ICC. Kohli now trails only his teammate Shubman Gill, who solidified his lead at the top with a century in the same match, boasting a rating of 816.

Top Rankings Overview

Daryl Mitchell from New Zealand is positioned third with 794 points, preventing an all-Indian top three. Former captain Rohit Sharma holds the fourth spot with 719 points.

Significant Climbers in the Rankings

In England, Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis has made a notable leap, rising three places to a career-high seventh position with 674 points after scoring 121 in Leeds. Harry Brook is also making strides, moving up to 11th place with 650 points, just three points behind Ireland's Harry Tector, who is in 10th.

Bavuma and Breetzke's Progress

In South Africa, Temba Bavuma's century against Australia has propelled him up 10 spots to 32nd place with 556 points. Matthew Breetzke has also seen a significant rise, climbing 19 places to 21st with 607 points. Additionally, David Miller, who scored 142 runs off 93 balls in the second ODI, has re-entered the rankings at 41st.