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ICC ODI Rankings: <\/b>Virat Kohli has moved closer to the summit of the ICC Men\u2019s ODI Batter Rankings after producing another landmark performance against the West Indies, while a wave of centuries across international cricket has triggered major movement in the latest rankings update.<\/p>\n
The latest ICC rankings, released on September 30, reflect a remarkable week for ODI batting. Eight centuries were scored in the format, including six on September 27 alone \u2014 the highest number recorded on a single day where complete records are available.<\/p>\n
With the 2027 Cricket World Cup drawing closer, the performances have added fresh intrigue to the battle for the top positions in the ODI batting and bowling charts.<\/p>\n
Kohli has climbed one place to second in the ICC ODI Batting Rankings<\/b>, reaching a rating of 796<\/b>.<\/p>\n
The India star’s rise follows his sensational unbeaten 139 off 88 balls against West Indies<\/b> in the first ODI at Thiruvananthapuram on September 27. The innings included his 55th ODI century<\/b> and helped India chase down 296 with eight wickets in hand.<\/p>\n
The century was particularly significant because Kohli also crossed the 15,000-run mark in men’s ODI cricket<\/b>, becoming only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to reach the landmark. He achieved the feat in 315 innings, the fastest to the milestone.<\/p>\n
Kohli’s latest ranking position also places him firmly within touching distance of teammate Shubman Gill<\/b>, who remains No. 1 with 816 rating points<\/b>.<\/p>\n
Gill also scored a century in the same match against West Indies, making the rankings battle even more intriguing. His 110 from 108 balls helped India build a dominant position before Kohli completed the chase in emphatic fashion.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n 1<\/p>\n \n<\/td>\n <\/p>\n |
<\/p>\n Shubman Gill<\/p>\n \n<\/td>\n <\/p>\n |
<\/p>\n 816<\/p>\n \n<\/td>\n
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<\/p>\n 2<\/p>\n \n<\/td>\n <\/p>\n |
<\/p>\n Virat Kohli<\/p>\n \n<\/td>\n <\/p>\n |
<\/p>\n 796<\/p>\n \n<\/td>\n
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<\/p>\n 3<\/p>\n \n<\/td>\n <\/p>\n |
<\/p>\n Daryl Mitchell<\/p>\n \n<\/td>\n <\/p>\n |
<\/p>\n 794<\/p>\n \n<\/td>\n
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<\/p>\n 4<\/p>\n \n<\/td>\n <\/p>\n |
<\/p>\n Rohit Sharma<\/p>\n \n<\/td>\n <\/p>\n |
<\/p>\n 719<\/p>\n \n<\/td>\n
Daryl Mitchell remains third with 794 points, meaning Kohli is only two rating points behind the New Zealand batter.<\/p>\n Rohit Sharma completes the top four with 719 points, giving India three players among the leading four ODI batters.<\/p>\n Kusal Mendis Makes Career-Best Move<\/b><\/h2>\nSri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis<\/b> was another major beneficiary of the latest rankings update.<\/p>\n Mendis climbed three places to a career-best seventh position<\/b>, reaching 674 rating points<\/b> after his impressive 121 in Leeds.<\/p>\n His movement highlights the impact that substantial ODI contributions can have in the rankings, particularly as teams increasingly focus on building momentum ahead of the 2027 World Cup.<\/p>\n England’s Harry Brook also moved closer to the top 10.<\/p>\n Brook climbed one place to 11th with 650 points<\/b> after scoring a half-century at The Oval. He is now just three rating points behind Ireland’s Harry Tector, who sits 10th with 653.<\/p>\n The narrow gap means another substantial ODI performance could potentially alter the order again in the next update.<\/p>\n South African Batters Make Significant Gains<\/b><\/h2>\nSouth Africa also produced several notable ranking movements.<\/p>\n Captain Temba Bavuma<\/b> climbed an impressive 10 places to 32nd<\/b>, reaching 556 rating points after scoring a century against Australia.<\/p>\n His rise came during a productive period for South Africa’s batting lineup, with another Proteas batter making an even larger jump.<\/p>\n Matthew Breetzke<\/b> climbed 19 places to 21st<\/b>, moving to 607 rating points as his international standing continues to improve.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, David Miller<\/b> returned to the ODI batting rankings at 41st<\/b> after his powerful innings against Australia. Miller smashed 142 from 93 balls in the second ODI<\/b>, adding another major contribution to an already busy week for ODI batters.<\/p>\n The latest update was not limited to batters.<\/p>\n South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj<\/b> made one of the biggest moves in the ODI Bowling Rankings after a highly effective series against Australia.<\/p>\n Maharaj took 4\/20 and 2\/54<\/b> across the two matches, helping him rise three places to third with 667 rating points<\/b>.<\/p>\n He now sits only eight points behind Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed.<\/p>\n India’s Kuldeep Yadav<\/b> also moved into the top five after taking four wickets against West Indies. The left-arm wrist-spinner climbed four places to fifth with 623 points<\/b>.<\/p>\n The progress of Maharaj and Kuldeep means two left-arm spinners now occupy prominent positions in the upper reaches of the ODI bowling rankings.<\/p>\n Sri Lanka’s Dunith Wellalage<\/b> was another major mover. He climbed 12 places to 26th among ODI bowlers with 542 points<\/b>, while also rising five spots to 17th in the all-rounders’ rankings<\/b>, where he has 172 points.<\/p>\n While spin dominated much of the movement near the top of the bowling rankings, Australia’s Josh Hazlewood<\/b> provided a significant boost for the fast-bowling contingent.<\/p>\n Hazlewood climbed five places into the top 10<\/b>, reaching 10th with 591 rating points<\/b> after claiming four wickets across Australia’s two ODIs against South Africa.<\/p>\n His rise comes during a week in which batting performances dominated headlines, making his consistency with the ball particularly notable.<\/p>\n Marco Jansen Climbs in All-Rounders’ Rankings<\/b><\/p>\n South Africa’s Marco Jansen<\/b> also benefited from his contributions against Australia.<\/p>\n Jansen scored 94 runs and took three wickets<\/b> across the first two ODIs of the series, earning a three-place rise to 15th in the ODI All-Rounders’ Rankings with 189 points<\/b>.<\/p>\n His ability to contribute in both departments continues to make him an important component of South Africa’s ODI setup.<\/p>\n Asian Games Bring T20I Ranking Changes<\/b><\/h2>\nThere were also smaller changes in the T20I rankings following the group-stage action at the Asian Games in Japan<\/b>.<\/p>\n Nepal’s Kushal Bhurtel<\/b> was among the notable movers, climbing seven places to 21st in the T20I All-Rounder Rankings with 160 points<\/b>.<\/p>\n The movement comes as several emerging cricket nations continue to use international tournaments to gain experience and improve their standing across the ICC rankings.<\/p>\n World Cup 2027 Adds Extra Importance<\/b><\/p>\n The latest rankings movements arrive at an important stage of the ODI calendar.<\/p>\n With preparations for the 2027 Cricket World Cup<\/b> beginning to intensify, every major innings and bowling performance can influence the individual rankings as players compete for consistency and recognition.<\/p>\n For India, the biggest storyline is undoubtedly the battle between Gill and Kohli at the top.<\/p>\n Gill currently holds the No. 1 position on 816 points, but Kohli’s latest century has moved him to 796. With Daryl Mitchell only two points behind Kohli, the top of the rankings remains tightly packed.<\/p>\n Kohli’s unbeaten 139 has therefore done more than add another remarkable chapter to his international career. It has also placed him directly into the conversation for the No. 1 ODI batting position as the road toward the 2027 World Cup gathers momentum.<\/p>\n Also Read:<\/b> <\/span>Asian Games Cricket: Semi-Final Line-Up Confirmed After Rain Abandons All Four Quarter-Finals<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n |