Just before the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the ODI rankings have seen a major shake-up. Shubman Gill has replaced Babar Azam as the No.1 ODI batter, while Maheesh Theekshana has dethroned Rashid Khan to become the top-ranked ODI bowler.
Gill at the Top: The New No.1 Batter
Shubman Gill is back as the best ODI batter in the world, a title he first held during the 2023 Cricket World Cup. His recent century against England in Ahmedabad helped him move ahead of Babar Azam in the ICC rankings.
Top 3 ODI Batters:
1️⃣ Shubman Gill (India)
2️⃣ Babar Azam (Pakistan) (-1)
3️⃣ Rohit Sharma (India)
Babar, now in second place, will look to reclaim his spot during the Champions Trophy, setting up an exciting rivalry.
Theekshana Becomes No.1 Bowler in ODIs
Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana has overtaken Rashid Khan as the top ODI bowler, thanks to a dominant performance against Australia, where he took a four-wicket haul in Colombo.
Top 3 ODI Bowlers:
1️⃣ Maheesh Theekshana (Sri Lanka)
2️⃣ Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) (-1)
3️⃣ Kuldeep Yadav (India) (+1)
Despite Sri Lanka missing out on the Champions Trophy, Theekshana’s rise proves he is among the best spinners in the world.
Other Big Movements in the ICC ODI Rankings
- Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand) moves to No.5 in batting.
- Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka) jumps to No.8.
- Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan) reaches No.15, a career-high.
- Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Santner, and Keshav Maharaj climb higher in bowling rankings.
What This Means for the Champions Trophy 2025
With India, Pakistan, New Zealand, and England competing, the battle for the No.1 rankings will be intense. Gill will look to maintain his top spot, Babar will aim for a comeback, and Rashid will push to reclaim No.1 from Theekshana.
Expect some high-voltage action as the world’s best players compete on cricket’s biggest stage.
