Shubman Gill Tops ODI Batting Rankings, Rohit Sharma Climbs to Third After Champions Trophy Heroics

Rohit scored a crucial 76 off just 83 deliveries in the final, setting the foundation for India's title-winning performance.

Shubman Gill Tops ODI Batting Rankings: Star Indian opener Shubman Gill continues to dominate the ODI batting rankings, holding the top spot after an impressive performance during the Champions Trophy. Experienced Indian skipper Rohit Sharma also made a significant leap, climbing two places to secure the third position following his Player of the Match-winning knock in the final.

Rohit scored a crucial 76 off just 83 deliveries in the final, setting the foundation for India’s title-winning performance. His teammate Virat Kohli remains a strong presence in the rankings, holding the fifth spot after accumulating 218 runs throughout the tournament.

New Zealand Batters Make Strong Gains
Several New Zealand batters have made notable progress in the latest ODI rankings. Daryl Mitchell moved up one place to secure the sixth position, while Rachin Ravindra made a huge leap of 14 spots to claim the 14th position. Glenn Phillips also climbed six places to secure the 24th spot after delivering consistent performances during the tournament.

Santner Rises to Second in ODI Bowling Rankings
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has emerged as one of the biggest gainers in the bowling rankings. Santner, who claimed nine wickets during the Champions Trophy, including two in the final, jumped six spots to secure the second position in the ODI bowling rankings. He now trails only Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana, who continues to hold the top spot.

Santner’s teammate Michael Bracewell also made a significant jump, climbing 10 places to reach the 18th position in the bowling rankings.

 
Key Facts:
• Shubman Gill Tops ODI Batting Rankings
• Rohit Sharma jumps to No. 3 after his 76-run knock in the final.
• Virat Kohli remains in the top five with 218 tournament runs.
• Mitchell Santner rises to No. 2 among ODI bowlers with nine wickets.
• Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja enter the top 10 bowlers list.
• Rachin Ravindra earns ‘Player of the Tournament’ for two centuries and three wickets.
• Afghanistan’s Omarzai leads all-rounder rankings, but New Zealand trio makes strong gains.

Kuldeep and Jadeja Shine for India
Indian spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja have also gained ground in the latest ODI bowling rankings. Kuldeep’s seven wickets during the tournament helped him rise three spots to secure the third position. Jadeja also climbed three places to enter the top 10, now occupying the 10th spot after his five-wicket haul during India’s unbeaten run.

Afghanistan’s Omarzai Leads All-Rounder Rankings
Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai continues to lead the ODI all-rounder rankings, but he faces fresh competition from New Zealand players. Santner’s consistent performances helped him rise one spot to fourth, while Bracewell jumped seven places to secure the seventh position. Rachin Ravindra, who was named ‘Player of the Tournament’ after scoring two centuries and taking three wickets, climbed eight spots to reach the eighth position.

FAQs
Q1. Who is the top-ranked ODI batter after the Champions Trophy?
Shubman Gill remains the top-ranked ODI batter following his consistent performance in the Champions Trophy.

Q2. How did Rohit Sharma’s performance affect his ranking?
Rohit Sharma’s 76-run match-winning knock in the final helped him climb two places to third in the ODI batter rankings.

Q3. Who is the highest-ranked bowler after the Champions Trophy?
Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana holds the top spot, while Mitchell Santner climbed to second place after taking nine wickets.

Q4. Who earned the ‘Player of the Tournament’ award?
Rachin Ravindra won the ‘Player of the Tournament’ award for his two centuries and three wickets.

Q5. Which Indian spinners gained in the rankings?
Kuldeep Yadav rose to third, and Ravindra Jadeja climbed to 10th following their strong performances.

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