The first day of the Champions Trophy 2025 is off to an exciting start, with the Pakistan and New Zealand teams facing off. Meanwhile, a significant shift has taken place in the ICC rankings – Babar Azam, the star player of the Pakistan cricket team, has lost his number one spot. This change comes as a bit of a surprise, and it’ll be interesting to see how Azam responds to this setback. On the other hand, Shubman Gill, India’s talented opener, has risen to the top, claiming the number one position.
A New Leader Emerges: Shubman Gill
The latest ICC ODI rankings have been released, and Shubman Gill has taken the top spot as the number one batsman. His rating has increased to 796, a testament to his impressive performance on the field. This isn’t Gill’s first time at the top, though – he briefly held the number one position in 2023 before Babar Azam reclaimed it. Now, it seems Azam has fallen to second place, with a rating of 773. Although the difference between the two players is relatively small, the Champions Trophy may bring about some surprising changes in the rankings.
Rohit Sharma and Others: A Look at the Rest of the Rankings
Indian team captain Rohit Sharma remains at number three, with a rating of 761. Heinrich Klassen from South Africa has jumped up a spot to number four, with a rating of 756. Deril Mitchell of New Zealand has also moved up two places, now sitting at number five with a rating of 740. These changes suggest that the competition is heating up, and players are constantly battling for the top spots.
The Middle of the Pack: Virat Kohli and Others
Former Indian captain Virat Kohli holds steady at number six, with a rating of 727. Harry Trector from Ireland has slipped three places to number seven, with a rating of 713. Charit Asanka from Sri Lanka has made a significant leap, jumping eight places to reach a rating of 694. Shreyas Iyer from India has also moved up two spots, now at number nine with a rating of 679. She Hope from the West Indies has dropped two places, with a rating of 672, and now sits at number ten. As the tournament progresses, it’ll be fascinating to see how these rankings change and which players rise to the challenge.
