India in ICC Men’s ODI Rankings: Virat Kohli Rises to Top 4; Big Jumps from Mohammed Shami & Axar Patel

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India in ICC Men’s ODI Rankings: The ICC ODI ranking, which have been updated on March 4, reflected the performances of the Indian cricketers in recent international tournaments, including the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025.

These rankings offer insights into the current form and consistency of players across batting, bowling, and all-rounder categories. Notably, Indian cricketers have made significant strides, underscoring the nation's strength in the ODI format.

Top 10 ODI Batters in ICC Men’s ODI Rankings

India's batting prowess is evident with four players in the top ten ODI rankings. Shubman Gill maintains his top position with a rating of 791, showcasing consistent performances since his career-best 847 against Australia in 2023.

Virat Kohli has ascended to the fourth spot with a rating of 747, surpassing Rohit Sharma, who is now fifth with 745. Kohli's recent form, including a pivotal 84-run innings against Australia in the Champions Trophy semifinal, has been instrumental in this rise. Shreyas Iyer also features prominently, holding the eighth position with a rating of 702.

Top 10 ODI Bowlers in ICC Men’s ODI Rankings

In the bowling department, Kuldeep Yadav is ranked sixth with a rating of 637. However, this reflects a decline from his career-best 761 achieved against New Zealand in 2019.

Mohammed Shami is on the cusp of the top ten, positioned at 11th with a rating of 609, nearing his career-best of 657 against New Zealand in 2023. Shami's recent performances have been noteworthy, and a continuation of this form could see him break into the top ten soon.

Top 10 ODI All-Rounders in ICC Men’s ODI Rankings

Ravindra Jadeja holds the ninth spot among ODI all-rounders with a rating of 213, a significant dip from his career-best 372 achieved against Zimbabwe in 2013. While his contributions remain valuable, particularly with the ball and in the field, his recent batting form in ODIs has been inconsistent.

A notable development is the rise of Axar Patel, who has climbed 17 spots to 13th in the all-rounder rankings with a rating of 194. His performances in the past few months, especially with the ball, have contributed to his surge. Axar's ability to contain runs in the middle overs and provide handy lower-order contributions makes him a crucial asset for India. If he continues on this trajectory, he could soon break into the top ten.