Babar Azam’s stronghold on the MRF Tyres ODI Batting Rankings is now just six points ahead, as India’s Shubman Gill and several other cricketers in scintillating form at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup close in on the Pakistani skipper.
Babar’s rating points have dipped to 829, despite his impressive 157 runs from five World Cup innings. His recent gritty 74 against Afghanistan in Chennai couldn’t secure a win for Pakistan.
Shubman Gill, representing India, has amassed 95 runs in just three matches, pushing his rating points to 823 after his stellar 53 against Bangladesh in Pune.
Gill isn’t the only contender chasing Babar, with South Africa’s Quinton de Kock also in striking distance in third place on the ODI batting rankings. De Kock’s magnificent centuries have made a significant impact at the World Cup.
Heinrich Klaasen, another South African, has climbed seven spots to secure a new career-high rating in fourth place. Meanwhile, experienced duo Virat Kohli and David Warner have improved their positions, sharing fifth place due to their remarkable performances in India.
The consistent middle-order performer, Daryl Mitchell, has surged 16 places to 13th overall after accumulating 268 runs from four appearances at the World Cup.
In the ODI bowler rankings, Australia’s Josh Hazlewood remains the leader, but challengers are lining up. India’s fast bowler, Mohammed Siraj, moves up one spot to second place after taking six wickets in five World Cup matches.
South African spinner Keshav Maharaj has risen two places to third, achieving a new career-high rating with seven wickets in the tournament. Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi and Australia’s Adam Zampa have also climbed, securing places in the top 10.
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan continues to lead the ODI all-rounders rankings, with South Africa’s Marco Jansen making the most significant move, leaping 23 places to share the 11th position with Scotland’s Michael Leask.