Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam continues to lead the ICC ODI batting rankings with 786 rating points, showcasing his consistency at the top.
Top 10 ODI Batsmen (As of February 12, 2025)
- Babar Azam (Pakistan) – 786 points
- Shubman Gill (India) – 781 points
- Rohit Sharma (India) – 773 points
- Harry Tector (Ireland) – 737 points
- Heinrich Klaasen (South Africa) – 736 points
- Virat Kohli (India) – 728 points
- Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand) – 721 points
- Shai Hope (West Indies) – 672 points (tie)
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan) – 672 points (tie)
- Shreyas Iyer (India) – 669 points
Key Highlights
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Babar Azam’s Dominance: Despite a dip from his career-high 898 points (achieved in 2022), Babar remains the benchmark in ODI batting.
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Indian Challenge:
- Shubman Gill (781 points) and Rohit Sharma (773 points) are closing the gap, making the race for the top spot more competitive.
- Both players have displayed excellent form in recent ODIs, adding pressure on Babar ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.
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Harry Tector’s Rise: The Irish batter’s climb to 4th place highlights his growing stature, marking a historic achievement for Ireland in the ODI format.
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Virat Kohli’s Fall: Once the dominant force in ODIs, Kohli now sits at 6th place with 728 points, well below his career-best 909 rating in 2018.
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Champions Trophy Anticipation: With the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 kicking off on February 19, performances in the tournament could significantly impact the rankings.
