New Delhi, March – Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli has made significant strides in the latest ICC ODI batting rankings, climbing to the fourth position after a stellar 84-run knock in India’s Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal victory against Australia. Kohli’s exceptional performance saw him surpass India’s captain Rohit Sharma, who slipped one spot to fifth place.
Meanwhile, Shubman Gill continues to dominate, holding on to his No.1 ranking as the top ODI batter in the world.
In a surprising development, Australian skipper Steve Smith, who announced his retirement from ODI cricket following Australia’s exit in the Champions Trophy semifinals, jumped six places to secure the 16th position in the rankings.
Azmatullah Omarzai Becomes No.1 ODI All-Rounder
Afghanistan’s rising star Azmatullah Omarzai has scripted history by claiming the No.1 spot in the ICC ODI all-rounder rankings, overtaking compatriot Mohammad Nabi.
The 25-year-old Omarzai has been in sublime form in the Champions Trophy 2025, delivering match-winning performances, including:
- A five-wicket haul against England
- A crucial half-century against Australia
- A total of 126 runs in the tournament, boosting his standing in the batting rankings by 12 places to secure 24th position with 598 rating points.
Among Indian all-rounders, Axar Patel made a remarkable jump, climbing 17 places to reach his career-best 13th position with 194 rating points.
Significant Changes in ICC Bowling Rankings
New Zealand’s pace spearhead Matt Henry has been rewarded for his impressive performances in the Champions Trophy, moving up three spots to claim the third position with 649 rating points.
The top two bowlers remain unchanged, with Sri Lanka’s Maheesh Theekshana holding the No.1 ranking, followed by South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj at No.2.
Meanwhile, India’s veteran pacer Mohammed Shami has surged three places to secure the 11th position, thanks to his impactful bowling spells in the Champions Trophy 2025.
Other notable movements in the bowling rankings include:
- South Africa’s Marco Jansen, who jumped nine places to 18th.
- England’s Jofra Archer, making a massive 13-place leap to 19th, now sharing the spot with Adil Rashid and Australia’s Mitchell Starc.
Top Batters in ICC ODI Rankings
- Shubman Gill (India) – Retains No.1 Spot
- Babar Azam (Pakistan) – Holds Strong at No.2
- Rassie van der Dussen (South Africa) – Maintains No.3 Rank
- Virat Kohli (India) – Moves Up to No.4 🔺
- Rohit Sharma (India) – Drops to No.5 🔻
- David Warner (Australia) – Holding at No.6
- Travis Head (Australia) – Firm at No.7
- Heinrich Klaasen (South Africa) – Ranked No.8
- Imam-ul-Haq (Pakistan) – Secures No.9
- Jos Buttler (England) – Remains at No.10
Significant Batting Movements
✅ Virat Kohli climbs to No.4 after a crucial 84-run knock in the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal.
✅ Steve Smith jumps six places to No.16 after his final ODI innings before retirement.
✅ David Miller’s match-winning century in the semifinal propels him to No.14.
Top All-Rounders in ICC ODI Rankings
- Azmatullah Omarzai (Afghanistan) – New No.1 🔺
- Mohammad Nabi (Afghanistan) – Drops to No.2 🔻
- Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh) – Holds No.3 Spot
- Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe) – Maintains No.4 Rank
- Marcus Stoinis (Australia) – Stays at No.5
- Ben Stokes (England) – At No.6
- Hardik Pandya (India) – Secures No.7
- Ravindra Jadeja (India) – Ranked No.8
- Mitchell Marsh (Australia) – Holds No.9
- Chris Woakes (England) – At No.10
Significant All-Rounder Movements
✅ Azmatullah Omarzai becomes the No.1 ODI all-rounder, replacing Mohammad Nabi.
✅ Axar Patel jumps 17 places to reach No.13, his career-best ranking.
Top Bowlers in ICC ODI Rankings
- Maheesh Theekshana (Sri Lanka) – Retains No.1 Rank
- Keshav Maharaj (South Africa) – Holds No.2
- Matt Henry (New Zealand) – Moves Up to No.3 🔺
- Trent Boult (New Zealand) – Drops to No.4 🔻
- Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan) – Secures No.5
- Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) – Ranked No.6
- Josh Hazlewood (Australia) – Stays at No.7
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Afghanistan) – Holds No.8
- Kuldeep Yadav (India) – Maintains No.9 Rank
- Jasprit Bumrah (India) – Stays at No.10
Significant Bowling Movements
✅ Matt Henry climbs three spots to No.3, rewarded for his Champions Trophy heroics.
✅ Mohammed Shami moves up three places to No.11 after a strong tournament performance.
✅ Marco Jansen jumps nine spots to No.18, making a major impact.
✅ Jofra Archer rises 13 places to No.19, now level with Adil Rashid and Mitchell Starc.
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