India continues to reign supreme in the ICC ODI rankings, with Virat Kohli’s match-winning century against Pakistan solidifying his place in the top five of the ICC Men’s Player Rankings for batters. Kohli’s 51st ODI century during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai has propelled him to fifth in the latest rankings update, reaffirming India’s dominance in the batting charts.
Kohli’s unbeaten century not only led India to a crucial win over their fierce rivals but also earned him a notable rise in the rankings. His return to the top five means India now boasts three batters in the top five, with Shubman Gill leading at No. 1 and captain Rohit Sharma holding steady at third. Gill widened his lead at the top by 47 rating points, while Pakistan’s Babar Azam remains second despite his recent struggles in the tournament.
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Biggest ODI Rankings Movers for Batters
Kohli’s rise into the top 10 was a standout, but several other players have made significant progress in the latest rankings:
- Will Young (New Zealand) – Up eight places to 14th
- Ben Duckett (England) – Up 27 places to joint 17th
- Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand) – Up 18 places to 24th
- KL Rahul (India) – Up two places to 15th
- Rassie van der Dussen (South Africa) – Up three places to 16th
Bowler and All-Rounder Rankings Shake-Up
In the bowler rankings, Sri Lanka’s Maheesh Theekshana continues to hold the No. 1 spot, despite his team’s absence from the ICC Champions Trophy. Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan follows closely behind in second place.
South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj has climbed to joint fourth, while Matt Henry (New Zealand) and Adam Zampa (Australia) have also made gains, moving to sixth and 10th, respectively. Further down the list, Kagiso Rabada (South Africa) jumps four places to 16th, and Michael Bracewell (New Zealand) sees a significant rise, moving up 31 places to 26th.
