Shubman Gill Overtakes Virat Kohli To Become World No 2 in Latest ICC ODI Batting Rankings
Indian cricket sensation Shubman Gill has ascended to the world No. 2 spot in the latest ICC Men's ODI Batting Rankings, released on June 24, 2026, pushing Virat Kohli to third. Gill's exceptional performance, including a century and Player of the Series award, in India's recent 3-0 ODI series victory against Afghanistan, propelled his rise.
In a significant reshuffle at the pinnacle of One Day International cricket, young Indian sensation Shubman Gill has officially claimed the world No. 2 position in the ICC Men's ODI Batting Rankings, according to the latest update released on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. This ascent sees Gill, 26, move past former India captain Virat Kohli, who now occupies the third spot. Rohit Sharma Conferred With Padma Shri at Rashtrapati Bhavan Ceremony (Watch Video).
Gill's remarkable climb comes on the back of an exceptional performance in the recently concluded three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, where he was instrumental in India's dominant 3-0 whitewash. His consistent run-scoring and leadership as captain throughout the series earned him the Player of the Series award, his sixth such accolade in ODI cricket, drawing him level with Rohit Sharma.
Shubman Gill's Dominant Afghan Series
The right-handed opener showcased his formidable talent against Afghanistan. In the first ODI, held in Dharamshala on June 13, 2026, Gill scored an unbeaten 84 runs, guiding India to a comfortable seven-wicket victory. The momentum continued into the second ODI at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Gill hammered a magnificent 154 runs off just 110 balls, his ninth ODI century, propelling India to a massive total of 402. India ultimately won that match by 170 runs, sealing the series.
He concluded the series as the highest run-scorer, accumulating 238 runs across three matches at an outstanding average of 238.00 and a strike rate of 135.23. His series tally included one century and one half-century. The third and final ODI, played on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, saw India complete the clean sweep with a nine-wicket victory. President Droupadi Murmu Confers Padma Awards 2026; Alka Yagnik, Rohit Sharma, Mammootty Among 65 Eminent Personalities Honoured.
Latest ICC ODI Batting Rankings (as of June 24, 2026)
| Rank | Player | Team | Rating Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daryl Mitchell | New Zealand | 815 |
| 2 | Shubman Gill | India | 791 |
| 3 | Virat Kohli | India | 768 |
| 4 | Rohit Sharma | India | 754 |
| 5 | Ibrahim Zadran | Afghanistan | 713 |
Source: ICC Rankings
Gill, now just 24 points shy of New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell, who holds the top spot with 815 points, is in prime position to challenge for the world No. 1 ranking. His consistent form, especially as India's ODI captain in this series, underlines his growing stature in international cricket. While Virat Kohli's slight drop to third position is notable, the continued presence of three Indian batsmen in the top four highlights India's formidable batting strength in the 50-over format. Rohit Sharma retains his position at No. 4 with 754 rating points, followed by Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran at fifth.
This latest ranking update reflects Gill's impactful contributions and solidifies his reputation as one of the most exciting talents in world cricket, poised for even greater heights in the future.
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