Rohit Sharma ends 2025 as world number one ODI batter, Kohli world number two
As the year 2025 comes to a close, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has released its latest rankings for One Day International (ODI) batters. The rankings have thrown up some exciting results, with Indian batters dominating the top spots. Former Team India captain Rohit Sharma has ended the year as the world number one ODI batter, with a remarkable 781 rating points. Close on his heels is ex-India captain Virat Kohli, who has finished the year as the second-ranked batter with 773 rating points.
The Indian team has had a stellar year in ODIs, with several batters putting in impressive performances. Rohit Sharma, in particular, has been in sublime form, scoring centuries and half-centuries with ease. His ability to score big runs at the top of the order has been a key factor in India’s success in ODIs. Sharma’s rating points of 781 are a testament to his consistency and class as a batter.
Kohli, on the other hand, has had a bit of a mixed year. While he has scored some important runs for India, he has not been as consistent as he would have liked. However, his rating points of 773 are still a reflection of his incredible talent and ability as a batter. Kohli has been one of the best ODI batters in the world for several years now, and his ranking of second is a testament to his enduring quality.
Another Indian batter who has had a great year is Shubman Gill. The young opener has been in fantastic form, scoring runs consistently at the top of the order. Gill’s rating points of 723 have earned him a ranking of fifth in the world, a remarkable achievement for a player who is still relatively new to international cricket. Gill’s partnership with Rohit Sharma at the top of the order has been a key factor in India’s success in ODIs, and his ranking is a reflection of his growing maturity as a batter.
Shreyas Iyer is another Indian batter who has had a good year. Iyer’s rating points of 679 have earned him a ranking of 10th in the world, a testament to his ability to score runs in the middle order. Iyer has been a key player for India in ODIs, providing stability and depth to the batting lineup. His ranking of 10th is a reflection of his growing reputation as a reliable and skilled batter.
The ICC rankings are a reflection of a player’s performance over a certain period of time. The rankings are calculated based on a player’s runs scored, strike rate, and other factors, with more recent performances given greater weightage. The rankings are a useful tool for fans and pundits to evaluate a player’s form and performance, and to compare players from different teams and countries.
The dominance of Indian batters in the ICC rankings is a reflection of the team’s strength in ODIs. India has been one of the most consistent teams in ODIs in recent years, with a strong batting lineup and a good balance of youth and experience. The team’s success in ODIs has been built on the back of strong performances from its batters, who have consistently scored big runs and taken the team to victory.
As the year 2025 comes to a close, the Indian team will be looking to build on its success in ODIs. With a strong batting lineup and a good balance of youth and experience, the team will be looking to dominate the format in the years to come. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Shreyas Iyer will be key players for the team, and their rankings in the ICC rankings are a reflection of their importance to the team’s success.
In conclusion, the ICC rankings for ODI batters have thrown up some exciting results, with Indian batters dominating the top spots. Rohit Sharma’s ranking of first and Virat Kohli’s ranking of second are a testament to their incredible talent and ability as batters. Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer’s rankings of fifth and 10th respectively are a reflection of their growing maturity and reputation as batters. As the year 2025 comes to a close, the Indian team will be looking to build on its success in ODIs, with its strong batting lineup and good balance of youth and experience.
For the latest ICC rankings, please visit: https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings/batting/mens/odi
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