Babar Azam’s reign atop the ICC ODI batter rankings has come to an end, with India’s young gun Shubman Gill taking over as the new pack leader after a string of impressive performances.
Shubman Gill’s ascent to the top spot of the ODI rankings comes on the back of a dominant performance in India’s recent 3-0 ODI series win against England. The Indian opener was in sublime touch, scoring 87, 60, and 112 in three matches, finishing as the leading run-scorer with 259 runs at an average of 86.33 and a strike rate of 103.60. His performances ensured he reclaimed the top ranking, a position he previously held during the 2023 ODI World Cup.
Gill now sits at 796 rating points, while Babar Azam has dropped to second place with 773 points. The top five batters are rounded out by Rohit Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, and Daryl Mitchell, with Mitchell moving up two spots following his consistent performances in the recent Pakistan tri-series, which helped the Black Caps lift the trophy.
ICC ODI Men’s Batters Rankings:
| Pos | Team | Player | Rating | Career Best Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | India | Shubman Gill | 796 | 847 v Australia at Indore 2023 |
| 02 | Pakistan | Babar Azam | 773 | 898 v West Indies at Multan 2022 |
| 03 | India | Rohit Sharma | 761 | 882 v Sri Lanka at Headingley 2019 |
| 04 | South Africa | Heinrich Klaasen | 756 | 757 v Bangladesh at Mumbai 2023 |
| 05 | New Zealand | Daryl Mitchell | 740 | 750 v India at Mumbai 2023 |
| 06 | India | Virat Kohli | 727 | 909 v England at Headingley 2018 |
| 07 | Ireland | Harry Tector | 713 | 767 v Afghanistan at Sharjah 2024 |
| 08 | Sri Lanka | Charith Asalanka | 694 | 694 v Australia at Colombo (RPS) 2025 |
| 09 | India | Shreyas Iyer | 679 | 710 v New Zealand at Mumbai 2023 |
| 10 | West Indies | Shai Hope | 672 | 802 v Bangladesh at Malahide 2019 |
The bowling rankings also saw notable shifts, with Sri Lanka’s Maheesh Theekshana dethroning Rashid Khan at the top. The mystery spinner delivered a standout performance against Australia, claiming 4 for 40 in the first match, cementing his place as the world’s top-ranked ODI bowler with 680 rating points.
His rise has resulted in Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan slipping to second place with 669 points, though the Afghan star remains in contention to reclaim the top spot with a strong Champions Trophy campaign. Namibia’s Bernard Scholtz at No. 3 is followed by India’s Kuldeep Yadav and Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi in the top five.
ICC ODI Men’s Bowlers Rankings:
| Pos | Team | Player | Rating | Career Best Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Sri Lanka | Maheesh Theekshana | 680 | 686 v Australia at Colombo (RPS) 2025 |
| 02 | Afghanistan | Rashid Khan | 669 | 799 v Pakistan at Abu Dhabi 2018 |
| 03 | Namibia | Bernard Scholtz | 662 | 663 v USA at Oman 2025 |
| 04 | India | Kuldeep Yadav | 652 | 760 v New Zealand at Bay Oval 2019 |
| 05 | Pakistan | Shaheen Afridi | 646 | 696 v Australia at Perth Stadium 2024 |
| 06 | South Africa | Keshav Maharaj | 642 | 741 v Australia at Kolkata 2023 |
| 07 | New Zealand | Mitchell Santner | 639 | 648 v England at Hamilton 2018 |
| 08 | New Zealand | Matt Henry | 632 | 691 v Bangladesh at Wellington 2021 |
| = | West Indies | Gudakesh Motie | 632 | 639 v Bangladesh at St Kitts 2024 |
| 10 | India | Mohammed Siraj | 624 | 736 v New Zealand at Raipur 2023 |
With the Champions Trophy now underway, the rankings are expected to see further changes as top teams battle it out on cricket’s grand stage. Players like Rashid Khan, Shaheen Afridi, and Heinrich Klaasen will be eager to make an impact and push for higher rankings in the coming weeks.
