Indian team's star batsman Virat Kohli scored a sensational century in the first ODI against South Africa, once again proving his place among modern cricket's most reliable players.
Sports News: Indian cricket team's star batsman Virat Kohli once again showcased his batting prowess by smashing a sensational century in the first ODI against South Africa. In the match played at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi, Kohli strengthened Team India's innings with his excellent technique and brilliant stroke play. Following this performance, the first question on cricket fans' minds was whether there had been any significant change in Kohli's ICC ODI ranking.
Virat Kohli's Current Ranking
According to the ICC Men's ODI Batting Rankings, Virat Kohli currently remains in fifth place. He has a total of 725 rating points. Although Kohli scored a brilliant century, a major change in his ranking is not yet expected. Kohli's career-best rating was 909 points, which he achieved in 2018 against England. At present, Kohli's consistency and experience keep him among the top-5 batsmen.
Team India captain Rohit Sharma is currently the number-1 batsman in the ODI rankings. He has 781 rating points and is consistently delivering stellar performances, leading India to victories. Meanwhile, young star Shubman Gill is at number four with 745 points. Over the past two years, Gill has consistently performed excellently in ODI cricket and has established himself among the top players.
Current Top-10 Batsmen's Ranking
- Rohit Sharma (India) – 781
- Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand) – 766
- Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan) – 764
- Shubman Gill (India) – 745
- Virat Kohli (India) – 725
- Babar Azam (Pakistan) – 722
- Harry Tector (Ireland) – 708
- Shai Hope (West Indies) – 701
- Shreyas Iyer (India) – 700
- Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka) – 690
This list clearly shows that Indian batsmen continue to dominate international cricket. Four Indian players are included in the Top-10, namely Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer. Two more matches remain in this series against South Africa. If Virat Kohli maintains this excellent form in the upcoming matches, a significant jump in his rating points could be observed.
Experts believe that Kohli can return to the Top-3, as the difference between him and the top players is not that significant. Kohli's consistency and century-scoring innings could prove instrumental in accelerating his ranking.
