India’s young batting sensation Shubman Gill has officially claimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC ODI rankings, surpassing Pakistan’s Babar Azam. His stellar performances in the recent 3-match ODI series against England propelled him to the top.
Shubman Gill’s Road to No. 1
The ICC’s latest rankings update, released on February 19, 2025, saw Shubman gain 15 points, pushing his total to 796. Meanwhile, Babar Azam dropped 13 points, settling at 776. The timing? Perfect. With the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner, Shubman is now India’s biggest asset in the 50-over format.
Shubman’s Performance Against England
- Total Runs: 259
- Matches Played: 3
- Batting Average: 86.33
- Scores: 1 century, 2 fifties
India’s head coach, Gautam Gambhir, praised Shubman’s consistency, crediting his new role as vice captain for his elevated confidence. The expectation? To carry this form into the Champions Trophy.
India’s Dominance in ICC ODI Rankings
India continues to rule the ICC ODI batting charts, with four players in the Top 10:
- Shubman Gill – 1st
- Rohit Sharma – 3rd
- Virat Kohli – 6th
- Shreyas Iyer – 9th
India’s Champions Trophy 2025 Journey
India will play three high-stakes group-stage matches at the Dubai International Stadium:
- Vs Bangladesh
- Vs Pakistan
- Vs New Zealand
Shubman and Shreyas Iyer are leading the charge, but experienced stars like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli need to step up. Both hit a century and a fifty against England but have struggled to maintain consistency. Can they regain their best form before the Champions Trophy?
The countdown to the big tournament has begun. And all eyes are on Shubman Gill—the new king of ODI cricket.
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Ladies and gentlemen welcome the ICC New ODI No.1 Ranked Batsman *Shubman Gill*. (The Vice Capitan of Team Blue) #number_1#ShubmanGill #ICC #ranked pic.twitter.com/FYkGGFvMGE
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Shubman Gill ~ New No.1 ODI Batsman
All the best #ShubmanGill for this ICC Champions Trophy 2025 💪🏆..#ChampionsTrophy2025 #ChampionsTrophy #CT2025 pic.twitter.com/KG4P7V2tsL
— Ashutosh Srivastava 🇮🇳 (@sri_ashutosh08) February 19, 2025
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