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Shubman Gill Reclaims ICC ODI No. 1 Spot

Shubman Gill is back at No. 1 in ODI rankings. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi jumps 230 places in T20I rankings.

Mumbai Alert · Sports Desk
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Sports Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Wed, 29 July 2026 at 03:27 pm
Shubman Gill Reclaims ICC ODI No. 1 Spot

Shubman Gill has regained the top spot in the ICC ODI batter rankings, surpassing New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell. This comes after India's 3-0 clean sweep in Harare against Zimbabwe.

Gill's return to the No. 1 spot is a result of Mitchell's absence from recent international action. The Indian opener had previously held the top spot and has now reclaimed it.

In the T20I batting rankings, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has made a significant leap of 230 places to break into the top 50 for the first time. Sooryavanshi climbed to a career-best 48th with 536 rating points after accumulating 151 runs at an average of 50.33 and earning his maiden Player of the Series award.

Ishan Kishan retains the No. 1 position in the T20I batting rankings, with 910 rating points after briefly touching a career-high 916 during the contest. Kishan's peak placed him third on the all-time T20I batting ratings list, behind only compatriot Abhishek Sharma and England's Dawid Malan.

Other Indian players also made gains in the T20I rankings. Tilak Varma advanced two places to sixth, while Shreyas Iyer climbed seven positions to 24th. Leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi soared 31 spots to 41st in the T20I bowling rankings after claiming three wickets across the Zimbabwe series.

Zimbabwe also had reason to celebrate despite the series defeat. Ryan Burl improved six places to joint 85th among T20I batters, while fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani climbed 10 positions to 26th in the bowling rankings.

In the ODI bowling rankings, Namibia left-arm spinner Bernard Scholtz broke into the top seven after consistent displays in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series involving Nepal and the Netherlands in Utrecht.

The weekly rankings update also reflected standout performances in Test cricket. West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves was rewarded for his memorable outing against Pakistan in Trinidad, rising 21 places to 48th among Test bowlers and eight spots to ninth in the all-rounders' rankings.

The updated ICC rankings highlight India's dominance in white-ball cricket, with several players making significant gains in the ODI and T20I rankings. The rankings will continue to fluctuate as teams compete in upcoming international matches.

The latest rankings update is a significant milestone for Indian cricket, with several young players making a mark on the international stage. The future of Indian cricket looks bright, with talented players like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Shubman Gill leading the charge.

In conclusion, the updated ICC rankings are a testament to India's strength in white-ball cricket. With several players making significant gains, the team is well-placed to continue its dominance in upcoming international matches.

The rankings will be closely watched as teams prepare for upcoming tournaments and series. The ICC rankings provide a benchmark for teams to measure their performance and identify areas for improvement.

Overall, the latest ICC rankings update is a positive development for Indian cricket, with several players making significant gains in the ODI and T20I rankings. The team's dominance in white-ball cricket is a testament to its strength and depth, and the future looks bright for Indian cricket.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the current No. 1 ODI batter?

Shubman Gill is the current No. 1 ODI batter.

Who made the biggest jump in the T20I batting rankings?

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made the biggest jump, moving up 230 places to 48th.

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