India in ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings: Shubman, Rohit, and Kohli Lead as Rising Stars and Veterans Shine

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khelja|13-12-2024

India in ICC Men's ODI Batting Rankings: As of December 10, 2024, the rankings reflect a strong presence of Indian cricketers, highlighting the nation's formidable batting lineup.

With consistent performances across various tournaments, Indian players continue to dominate the global cricketing stage.

India boasts three players in the top four, a testament to the team's batting depth and consistency. Captain Rohit Sharma secures the second position with a rating of 765. Although slightly off his career-best rating of 882 achieved against Sri Lanka at Headingley in 2019, Rohit remains a linchpin in India's batting arsenal.

ICC Men's ODI Batting Rankings Table (India)

RankPlayerRatingCareer-Best Rating
2Rohit Sharma765882 v Sri Lanka at Headingley 2019
3Shubman Gill763847 v Australia at Indore 2023
4Virat Kohli746909 v England at Headingley 2018
11Shreyas Iyer658710 v New Zealand at Mumbai 2023
15KL Rahul644674 v South Africa at Gqeberha 2023
53Ishan Kishan519625 v Sri Lanka at Colombo (RPS) 2023
99Hardik Pandya425561 v Sri Lanka at Colombo (RPS) 2021

Young batting sensation Shubman Gill is ranked third with 763 points.

Gill's stellar year includes a career-best rating of 847, achieved against Australia at Indore in 2023.
His composure and flair at the crease signal a bright future for Indian cricket.

Veteran batter Virat Kohli holds the fourth spot with 746 points. Renowned for his unmatched consistency, Kohli's career-best rating of 909, achieved at Headingley in 2018 against England, remains one of the highest in ODI history. Despite a slight dip in recent years, his experience continues to be invaluable for India.

Shreyas Iyer, known for his ability to stabilize innings in the middle order, is placed 11th with 658 points. His career-best rating of 710, recorded against New Zealand in Mumbai in 2023, underscores his ability to perform under pressure.

At 15th, KL Rahul has 644 points. A dependable figure in the middle order, Rahul's career-best of 674 was achieved against South Africa at Gqeberha in 2023. His adaptability across formats makes him a critical asset to the Indian team.

Ishan Kishan, ranked 53rd with 519 points, and Hardik Pandya, positioned at 99th with 425 points, round out the list of Indian players in the rankings. Both players have showcased flashes of brilliance, with Kishan achieving his career-best of 625 and Pandya hitting 561, both against Sri Lanka at Colombo in different years.

India's strong representation in the rankings underscores the team's dominance in ODI cricket. With a mix of seasoned campaigners like Rohit and Kohli and promising talents like Gill and Kishan, the Indian batting lineup is well-equipped to take on challenges in global tournaments.