ICC ODI Rankings: Shubman Gill Dethrones Babar Azam to Claim No.1 Spot

India’s young batter Shubman Gill has become the No.1 batter in the latest ICC ODI rankings. He overtook Babar Azam to reach the top spot. This achievement came after his amazing performance in the recent three-match series against England.

Shubman Gill’s Brilliant Form

Shubman has been in great form in recent matches. In the series against England, he scored one century and two half-centuries. He finished the series with 259 runs at an average of 86.33. His performances helped him gain points in the rankings.

How He Became No.1

Last week, Shubman was just 5 points behind Babar Azam. On February 19, Babar lost 13 points, while Shubman gained 15 points. This helped him move to 796 points, while Babar now has 776 points.

Big Boost Before Champions Trophy

This ranking boost has come at the right time for India. The Champions Trophy 2025 is approaching, and India will hope that Shubman continues his good form. India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir also praised Shubman, saying that his role as vice-captain has helped him become more consistent.

Four Indian Batters in Top 10

India now has four batters in the top 10 of the ICC ODI rankings:

1. Shubman Gill – Rank 1
2. Rohit Sharma – Rank 3
3. Virat Kohli – Rank 6
4. Shreyas Iyer – Rank 9

Shubman’s rise to the top spot is a proud moment for Indian cricket. Fans will be excited to see him perform in future matches.