The Rohit Sharma No. 1 ODI batter ranking marks a historic achievement for Indian cricket. After over a decade of dominance, Rohit Sharma has finally climbed to the top of the ICC ODI batting rankings for the first time in his career. His outstanding knocks of 73 and 121* in the recent ODI series against Australia played a major role in this milestone.
Rohit Sharma’s Rise to No. 1 in ICC ODI Rankings
A strong performance in the India vs Australia ODI series helped Rohit Sharma surpass Shubman Gill and Ibrahim Zadran. As a result, he became the No. 1 ODI batter. These two innings not only boosted his overall points but also reaffirmed his reputation as one of the most consistent ODI players of this era. Though he has remained in the top ten for years, this is the first time the Indian captain has officially reached the pinnacle.
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Axar Patel Shines in the India vs Australia ODI Series
Significant progress was also made by Axar Patel, who showcased his all-round ability throughout the series. The left-arm spinner took one wicket in each of the three ODIs. Additionally, he contributed crucial runs with the bat, scoring 31 and 44 in the first two games. His efforts were rewarded with a jump to No. 31 among bowlers and No. 8 among allrounders in the latest ICC rankings. Such consistent performances highlight India’s depth in limited-overs cricket.
Global Movements in ICC ODI and Test Rankings
Changes were also witnessed in the global standings following other international series. New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner climbed to fourth among ODI allrounders, while Australia’s Josh Hazlewood rose to eighth among bowlers. Meanwhile, after the Pakistan vs South Africa Test series, Keshav Maharaj gained nine places to reach a career-best 13th among Test bowlers. His teammate Simon Harmer jumped 26 spots to No. 45 after taking 13 wickets in two matches.
Aiden Markram and Tony de Zorzi also advanced on the Test batters’ list. This further reflects South Africa’s growing consistency across formats.
