Shubman Gill appears poised to overtake Babar Azam as the top-ranked ODIbatsman, with the Indian opener maintaining exceptional batting formthroughout the ongoing ODI series against Australia.
In the latest ICC rankings update last Wednesday, Gill currently occupiesthe second position in the ICC rankings for ODI batsmen, boasting 814points. He is narrowly trailing behind the current leader, Babar Azam, byjust 43 rating points (857 rating points).
Since that update, Gill has delivered impressive performances, scoring 74runs off 63 balls in the first ODI against Australia on Friday and abrilliant 104-run innings from 97 balls in the second ODI on Sunday.
These remarkable innings are highly likely to propel Gill to the top ofthe ODI batting rankings. The next rankings update is scheduled for theupcoming Wednesday. Gill’s batting prowess was also on full display duringthe 2023 Asia Cup, where he emerged as the tournament’s highest run-scorer.He amassed an impressive total of 302 runs in six innings, boasting animpressive average of 75.50. In the year 2023, Gill has been a dominantforce in the ODI format, leading the batting charts with a total of 1221runs in 20 innings.
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In contrast, the Pakistan skipper, during the same year, has accumulated745 runs in 15 innings. This remarkable consistency, coupled with hisrecent outstanding performances, firmly establishes Gill as a strongcontender for the coveted number one spot in the ODI batting rankings.
