Shubman Gill seems poised to overthrow Babar Azam from his throne as theNo.1 ranked ODI batter, thanks to his exceptional form with the bat duringthe ongoing ODI series against Australia. As of the latest ICC rankingsupdate last Wednesday, Gill currently occupies the second spot in the ICCrankings for ODI batsmen, amassing a total of 814 points. This places himjust a whisker away from Babar Azam, the current leader, who maintains anarrow lead with 857 rating points.
Gill’s impressive performances in the recent ODIs against Australia furthersolidify his bid for the top spot. In the first ODI, he showcased his skillby scoring a fluent 74 runs off 63 balls. He followed this up with abrilliant 104-run knock from 97 balls in the second ODI, leaving spectatorsin awe of his batting prowess. These two remarkable innings are expected tocatapult Gill to the summit of the ODI batting rankings, with the nextrankings update slated for the upcoming Wednesday.
Notably, Shubman Gill’s excellence wasn’t limited to the ongoing series. Healso demonstrated his remarkable batting capabilities during the 2023 AsiaCup, where he emerged as the tournament’s highest run-scorer. Over thecourse of six innings, Gill accumulated a commendable total of 302 runs,maintaining an impressive average of 75.50. His consistency and remarkableperformances across different formats of the game underscore his status asa rising star in international cricket.
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In conclusion, Shubman Gill’s remarkable batting performances in theongoing ODI series against Australia and his impressive run-scoring in the2023 Asia Cup have put him in a prime position to dethrone Babar Azam asthe No.1 ranked ODI batter. His exceptional form and consistency on thefield are indicative of a player destined for great success ininternational cricket, and the cricketing world eagerly awaits the next ICCrankings update to see if Gill can claim the coveted top spot.
