KEY POINTS
- Outstanding performances in the Australia ODI series propelled him to the top of the ICC rankings
- Rohit’s rise to No.1, after 18 years in international cricket, highlights his consistency
- India’s Shubman Gill and Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran are now ranked second and third
ISLAMABAD: Indian cricket star Rohit Sharma has achieved a career milestone by becoming the ICC’s No.1-ranked ODI batter for the first time.
The 39-year-old, known for his consistency and match-winning performances, has been rewarded for his stellar performances in the recently concluded ODI series against Australia.
Rohit’s Career Milestone
In the three-match series against Australia, Rohit scored 8, 73, and an unbeaten 121*, helping India secure a series victory.
His performance took him to the ninth spot on the all-time ODI run-scoring charts, with over 11,370 runs to his name.
Rohit’s climb to No.1 in the ICC ODI rankings, from No.3, reflects the immense value of his contributions to Indian cricket over the years.
Remarkably, this is the first time that Rohit has held the No.1 spot in the ICC ODI rankings, despite having been a prominent figure in international cricket for over 18 years.
Since making his debut against Ireland in 2007, this is a historic achievement for the Mumbai-born batsman.
His current ranking of 781 points has moved him ahead of Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran (764) and India’s Shubman Gill (745), who now occupy second and third positions respectively.
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After 18 years and 276 ODIs, Rohit Sharma has got to the No. 1 spot in the ICC ODI rankings for the very first time! #CricketTwitter #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/k2LdaVTukA
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) October 29, 2025
Rohit’s Journey in the ICC Rankings
Although his current rating is 781, it is far below his career-best rating of 882 points, which he achieved in July 2019.
During that period, Rohit’s rating consistently remained above 800, with his highest rank being No.2 behind teammate Virat Kohli (889).
However, Kohli’s recent slump, including a series of ducks in the Australia ODIs, has caused him to drop out of the top five in the rankings.
Top 10 ODI Batters (October 29, 2025)
Rohit Sharma (India) – 781
Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan) – 764
Shubman Gill (India) – 745
Babar Azam (Pakistan) – 739
Daryl Mitchell (India) – 734
Virat Kohli (India) – 725
Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka) – 716
Harry Tector (Ireland) – 708
Shreyas Iyer (India) – 700
Shai Hope (West Indies) – 690
In the ODI bowling rankings, Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan remains at No.1 with a rating of 710, followed by South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj (680) and Sri Lanka’s Maheesh Theekshana (659).
Rising Stars in Bowling and All-Rounders
Mitchell Santner of New Zealand has broken into the top five ODI bowlers, while USA’s Saurabh Netravalkar climbed to No.20 in the rankings.
In the all-rounder category, Axar Patel’s solid performances in the recent series have propelled him to No.8, marking a four-spot rise.
Top ODI Bowlers (October 29, 2025)
Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) – 710
Keshav Maharaj (South Africa) – 680
Maheesh Theekshana (Sri Lanka) – 659
Mitchell Santner (New Zealand) – 648
Jofra Archer (England) – 647
Top ODI All-Rounders (October 29, 2025)
Azmatullah Omarzai (Afghanistan) – 334
Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe) – 302
Mohammad Nabi (Afghanistan) – 285
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Bangladesh) – 273
Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) – 257
With this achievement, Rohit Sharma has once again proved his place among the elite in world cricket, joining a prestigious list of players who have held the No.1 position in ICC rankings.
