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Rohit Sharma Narrows Gap to Virat Kohli in ICC ODI Rankings
✍️ India Today
🗓 23 Jul 2026, 09:49 AM
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Rohit Sharma has edged closer to Virat Kohli in the ICC ODI rankings, tightening the race for the No. 1 spot.
The International Cricket Council released its latest ODI rankings on Tuesday, showing Rohit Sharma’s team batting average climbing to 1,210 points, just 12 points behind Virat Kohli’s 1,222 points. The margin, the smallest in the current cycle, has intensified the competition for the top spot.
Sharma’s surge follows a series of high-scoring innings, including a 124 off 75 balls against Australia and a 102 off 67 against New Zealand, which contributed significantly to his points tally. His consistent run-scoring has kept India at the forefront of the rankings.
Kohli, who has been the world’s No. 1 ODI batsman for the past 18 months, remains just ahead with 1,222 points. The Indian captain’s recent form, featuring a 140 against England and a 98 against South Africa, has kept his position steady.
With both players now within striking distance, the upcoming series against South Africa will be pivotal. A win for either could cement their place at the top of the ICC ODI rankings.
Sharma’s surge follows a series of high-scoring innings, including a 124 off 75 balls against Australia and a 102 off 67 against New Zealand, which contributed significantly to his points tally. His consistent run-scoring has kept India at the forefront of the rankings.
Kohli, who has been the world’s No. 1 ODI batsman for the past 18 months, remains just ahead with 1,222 points. The Indian captain’s recent form, featuring a 140 against England and a 98 against South Africa, has kept his position steady.
With both players now within striking distance, the upcoming series against South Africa will be pivotal. A win for either could cement their place at the top of the ICC ODI rankings.