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ICC Updated Rankings: Indian team's star opening batter and ODI captain Shubman Gill has made history in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI batting rankings. In the latest rankings released by the ICC on Wednesday (July 29), Shubman Gill has become the world's number one ODI batter.
Gill achieved the top spot by making an impressive jump of one place, overtaking New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell. Before this, he held the second position in the rankings.
Shubman Gill Reaches No. 1 Spot With 801 Ratings
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With the attainment of the number one spot, Shubman Gill's ICC rating has reached 801. Meanwhile, New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell, who previously held the top position, has slipped to second place with 794 rating points. This achievement by Gill is the result of his consistent and explosive performances in recent times.
ICC Men's ODI Batting Rankings: Top 5 Players List
| Rank | Player | Team | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Shubman Gill | India | 801 |
| 02 | Daryl Mitchell | New Zealand | 794 |
| 03 | Virat Kohli | India | 767 |
| 04 | Rohit Sharma | India | 758 |
| 05 | Ibrahim Zadran | Afghanistan | 712 |
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma Retain Top 5 Spots
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Indian batters continue to dominate the top 5 of the ICC ODI rankings:
- Virat Kohli: Firmly holds the third spot with 767 rating points.
- Rohit Sharma: Occupies the fourth position with 758 rating points.
- Ibrahim Zadran: Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran holds the fifth spot with 712 rating points.
Gill’s Heroics vs Afghanistan Boosts Rating
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The ODI series played against Afghanistan in June played a significant role in propelling Shubman Gill to the number one spot. Gill was in sensational batting form during this three-match series:
- 238 runs in 2 innings: Gill batted only twice in the series, amassing a total of 238 runs at an extraordinary average of 238.00.
- Brilliant innings: In the first ODI, he played a match-winning, unbeaten knock of 84*, while in the second ODI, he scored 154 runs, including a magnificent century.
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