ICC ODI rankings: Rohit Sharma closes on Virat Kohli as No. 1 battle heats up

A roaring, record-breaking century at the Home of Cricket has not only silenced surrounding whispers over Rohit Sharma's international future, but it has also blown open the battle for the top spot in the ICC Men's ODI Batter Rankings.

According to the latest weekly update released by the International Cricket Council (ICC), three of India's marquee batters-Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma-have surged forward in tandem, mounting a formidable three-pronged challenge against New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell for the top spot.

While Mitchell retains a narrow, precarious lead at the summit with 802 rating points, Gill sits just a single point behind in second place (801 points) following a prolific 188-run haul across the recent three-match series in England. Kohli holds firm in



third on 767 points, while former captain Rohit has moved within striking distance in fourth place with 758 points.

Rohit gained 14 rating points following the hundred in the series finale on Saturday.

ICC ODI RANKINGS FOR BATTERS (As of July 22, 2026)

1. Daryl Mitchell - 802 points

2. Shubman Gill - 801 points

3. Virat Kohli - 767 points

4. Rohit Sharma - 758 points

5. Ibrahim Zadran - 712 points

6. Babar Azam - 689 points

7. Harry Tector - 679 points

8. Joe Root - 674 points

9. Shai Hope - 672 points

10. Charith Asalanka - 659 points