In the latest ODI batting rankings released by the International CricketCouncil (ICC), Pakistan captain Babar Azam has solidified his top position,amassing 836 rating points. His lead in the rankings has expanded to 18points. In the second spot, India’s Shubman Gill, despite overcomingillness, began his Cricket World Cup campaign with a modest 12 runs againstPakistan.
Meanwhile, New Zealand pacer Trent Boult has positioned himself withinstriking distance of the No.1 spot in the ODI Bowling Rankings after animpressive performance against Bangladesh. The ICC reported that Quinton deKock, Rohit Sharma, and Trent Boult are all making strides towards thepinnacle of the Men’s ODI Player Rankings in their latest update.
Devastating displays by South Africa opener de Kock and India captain Rohitduring the World Cup 2023 have propelled them higher in the ODI battingrankings. De Kock made a remarkable start to the tournament withback-to-back centuries but missed an opportunity to get even closer to thetop spot when he was dismissed for 20, triggering a match-altering SouthAfrica batting collapse of 4/8 against the Netherlands.
Despite this, the South African keeper-batter has risen three spots toclaim the third position in the ODI batting rankings, surpassing histeammate Rassie van der Dussen, who now sits in fourth place.
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Additionally, Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz has made significantprogress, climbing 19 spots to reach the 18th position in the rankings.