Rohit Ascends to No. 3, Gill Maintains Top Spot in ODI Rankings Post Champions Trophy Victory

Synopsis

Following the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy, Rohit Sharma has moved to third in the ODI batting rankings, while Shubman Gill remains at the top. India's victory against New Zealand highlighted the achievements of several players in the rankings.

Key Takeaways

Rohit Sharma climbs to No. 3 in ODI rankings.
Shubman Gill retains the top spot.
India wins its third Champions Trophy title.
Mitchell Santner rises to No. 2 in ODI bowling rankings.
Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja improve their rankings.

Dubai, March 12 (NationPress) Following the thrilling conclusion of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy, India's captain Rohit Sharma has ascended to third place in the ODI batting rankings, with fellow opener Shubman Gill holding the top position.

India celebrated its third Champions Trophy title with an exhilarating four-wicket triumph over New Zealand in Dubai, and the rankings update released on Wednesday recognizes the standout players from both teams.

Rohit, who played a crucial role by scoring a match-winning 76 off 83 balls in the final, has jumped two spots to secure third place. He was honored with the Player of the Match award for his stellar performance. On the other hand, Virat Kohli, who accumulated 218 runs throughout the tournament, retains his position in the top five, sitting at fifth place.

New Zealand's players also saw significant advancements in the rankings. Daryl Mitchell moved up one spot to sixth, while the young talent Rachin Ravindra made an impressive leap of 14 places to 14th. Glenn Phillips also improved significantly, climbing six spots to 24th.

New Zealand's captain Mitchell Santner was a key figure with the ball, claiming nine wickets during the tournament, including two in the final. His performance propelled him six places up to No. 2 in the ODI bowling rankings, trailing only behind Maheesh Theekshana of Sri Lanka.

Additionally, Michael Bracewell of New Zealand enjoyed a notable rise, advancing ten positions to 18th.

The spin duo from India, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja, also saw their rankings improve due to their vital contributions during India’s unbeaten run. Kuldeep, with seven wickets, climbed to No. 3, while Jadeja ascended to 10th after securing five wickets.

Although Azmatullah Omarzai from Afghanistan continues to lead as the top-ranked ODI all-rounder, the Champions Trophy has witnessed a substantial shake-up just beneath him. Mitchell Santner rose to fourth, while Michael Bracewell (up to 7th) and Rachin (up to 8th) made significant jumps after their impressive all-round performances.