Shubman Gill Reclaims No.1 Spot in ICC ODI Batting Rankings

Indian cricket captain Shubman Gill has reclaimed the top position in the ICC's One-Day International batting rankings, leading a strong showing for the nation's players across formats in the latest update released on July 29, 2026. Gill, 26, moved past New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell to become the world's number one ODI batter with 801 rating points, ending Mitchell's tenure at the summit which had lasted since January.

Gill's ascent follows his performances in a recent three-match ODI series against England, where he scored two half-centuries. Mitchell, now in second place with 794 points, was absent from New Zealand's recent series against the West Indies, facilitating the change at the top. The rankings underscore India's batting depth in the 50-over format, with veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma occupying the third and fourth positions, respectively.

In the T20 International rankings, teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made a dramatic leap, climbing 230 places to break into the top 50 and reach a career-high 48th position. The 15-year-old's promotion comes after a standout series in Zimbabwe, where he scored 151 runs at an average of 50.33, including two half-centuries,...