ICC ODI Ranking: Indian team’s star batsman Virat Kohli scored a explosive century in the first ODI against South Africa. He once again proved that he is one of the most reliable players of modern cricket. In the match played in Ranchi, Kohli completed 100 runs in tremendous fashion and strengthened Team India’s innings. After his performance, the first question of the fans was whether Kohli’s ICC ODI ranking has changed?
Know which number the star batsman reached
According to ICC men’s ODI batting rankings, Virat Kohli currently remains at fifth position. His rating points are 725. Although he has scored a brilliant century, there has been no major change in the ranking. His career-best rating has been 909, which he achieved against England in 2018.
How is Rohit Sharma?
Indian captain Rohit Sharma still remains the number-1 batsman in the ODI rankings, he has 781 rating points. On the other hand, young star Shubhman Gill is at fourth position and has 745 points. Gill has included himself among the top players by consistently performing brilliantly in ODIs in the last two years.
This is the position of top-10 batsmen
1. Rohit Sharma (India) – 781
2. Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand) – 766
3. Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan) – 764
4. Shubhman Gill (India) – 745
5. Virat Kohli (India) – 725
6. Babar Azam (Pakistan) – 722
7. Harry Tector (Ireland) – 708
8. Shai Hope (West Indies) – 701
9. Shreyas Iyer (India) – 700
10. Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka) – 690
Further ranking jump also possible
There are still two more matches left in the series against South Africa. If Kohli continues his excellent form in the coming matches, then he may see a big jump in his ranking. Kohli has a golden opportunity to reach the top-3, because the difference between him and the players above is not very big.
