New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell has ended Rohit Sharma’s reign as the world’s No.1 ODI batter, becoming only the second Kiwi ever to claim the top ICC ODI batting ranking. The shake-up reflects broader shifts across formats, with Pakistan rising and Jasprit Bumrah holding firm at No.1 in Tests.
In the latest ICC ODI rankings, Rohit Sharma continues to lead the batting charts, while Babar Azam tumbles to a career-low seventh place. Virat Kohli climbs to fifth, and Pakistan’s young guns Saim Ayub and Salman Agha make striking gains. Jofra Archer surges to No. 2 among bowlers.
India’s Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakravarthy hold top ICC T20I rankings, while Pakistan’s Babar Azam climbs nine places following their series victory over South Africa.
South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt claims the No.1 ICC Women’s ODI batting rank after a record-breaking World Cup 2025 performance.
Rohit Sharma, aged 38, has become the oldest Indian to reach No. 1 in ICC ODI batting rankings after outstanding performances against Australia.
South Africa’s crushing eight-wicket win in Rawalpindi reshuffles the WTC table, pushing Pakistan behind India and lifting SA to fourth place.