Shubman Gill regains ICC ODI No. 1 ranking, Daryl Mitchell falls to second

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Shubman Gill regains ICC ODI No. 1 ranking, Daryl Mitchell falls to second
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Shubman Gill has reclaimed the ICC ODI batting No. 1 ranking, overtaking Daryl Mitchell on July 29, 2026. Gill's ascent comes following Mitchell's absence from New Zealand's recent ODI series due to injury. Gill now holds 801 rating points, while Mitchell drops to 794 points. The update follows the completion of the series between the West Indies and New Zealand. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma remain in the top five, with India having three batsmen among the top ranks ahead of a busy ODI schedule.

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  • Gill leads ODI rankings with 801 points, Mitchell has 794.
  • Mitchell held the top position since January 2026.
  • Virat Kohli is third and Rohit Sharma fourth in the rankings.
  • Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul are also in the ODI top 20.
  • Bernard Scholtz moves to seventh in ODI bowling rankings.
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Shubman Gill has reclaimed the world number one ODI batting ranking spot. Daryl Mitchell of New Zealand slips to second place after missing recent matches. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma also feature prominently in the top five rankings. Indian batters Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul are ranked within the top twenty. Other notable movers include Bernard Scholtz and Justin Greaves in bowling categories.

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