Shubman Gill moves closer to the No.1 ODI ranking, displacing Rohit Sharma. Four Indian batters feature in the top 10. Check latest ICC rankings.
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🔥 Shubman Gill Closes in on No.1 in ICC ODI Rankings
The latest ICC ODI batting rankings have brought big changes for Indian cricketers, with Shubman Gill inching closer to the No.1 spot. The India vice-captain climbed to No.2, overtaking Rohit Sharma, while Virat Kohli slipped to No.6.
📌 Key ICC ODI Rankings Updates (As of Feb 12, 2025):
✔️ Shubman Gill moves to No.2 with 781 points
✔️ Babar Azam retains No.1 with 786 points
✔️ Rohit Sharma drops to No.3
✔️ Shreyas Iyer enters the Top 10 after a rapid half-century
✔️ Virat Kohli slips to No.6, overtaken by Ireland’s Harry Tector
🏏 How Shubman Gill Became India’s Top ODI Batter
Gill has been in phenomenal form, especially in the ongoing India vs England ODI series. His consistent performances have propelled him past Rohit Sharma in the rankings.
📈 Gill’s ODI Series Performance vs England:
- 1st ODI: 78 runs
- 2nd ODI: 112 runs (Match-winning century)
- 3rd ODI (Upcoming): Chance to become World No.1
🚀 If Gill continues his top form in the upcoming 3rd ODI vs England, he might dethrone Babar Azam and become the No.1 ODI batsman in the world.
📊 Shreyas Iyer Breaks into Top 10
India’s middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer has entered the ICC ODI Top 10 for the first time. His quickfire 30-ball fifty against England in the 1st ODI played a crucial role in India’s victory.
📌 Why It Matters:
Iyer was not originally part of India’s ODI plans, but his explosive batting at No.4 has strengthened his position in the team.
📉 Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli Slip in Rankings
Despite scoring a blistering 100 off 76 balls in the 2nd ODI, Rohit Sharma dropped one place to No.3 due to Gill’s consistent performances.
Virat Kohli, on the other hand, slipped two places to No.6, overtaken by Ireland’s Harry Tector.
📢 Why Did Kohli Drop in Rankings?
- Tector’s strong performance in October 2024 against South Africa
- Kohli has been inconsistent in recent ODIs
🏏 The Top 10 batters in the ICC ODI Rankings are as follows:
📢 Can Gill Become World No.1 in Next Match?
With just a 5-point gap between Gill (781) and Babar Azam (786), all eyes are on the upcoming 3rd ODI against England. If Gill delivers another big knock, he might overtake Babar and become the World’s No.1 ODI batter.
🏏 Upcoming Match:
📅 India vs England, 3rd ODI
📍 Venue: Kolkata
📢 A big performance from Gill could make history!
