In the three-match ODI series against the West Indies, Babar Azam scored a total of just 56 runs, and this poor performance has cost him in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) rankings. Rohit Sharma has moved past Babar to claim the No. 2 spot in the ODI batting rankings, while Shubman Gill remains the No. 1 batsman.
Virat Kohli is holding the fourth position with 736 points, followed by New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell (720) in fifth and Sri Lanka’s Charith Asalanka (719) in sixth place. Ireland’s Harry Tector (708) is ranked seventh, India’s Shreyas Iyer (704) is eighth, and Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran (676) is ninth.
Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis (669) completes the top 10. Meanwhile, West Indies’ Shai Hope (661) is in 11th position, Australia’s Travis Head (650) is 12th, and West Indies’ Keacy Carty (650) is 13th.
South Africa’s Rassie van der Dussen (648) holds the 14th spot. With four Indian batsmen in the top 10, the rankings offer a positive sign for Team India ahead of the upcoming major ODI tournaments.
ICC ODI Batters Rankings August 2025
| Rank | Player Name | Country | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shubman Gill | India | 784 |
| 2 | Rohit Sharma | India | 756 |
| 3 | Babar Azam | Pakistan | 751 |
| 4 | Virat Kohli | India | 736 |
| 5 | Daryl Mitchell | New Zealand | 720 |
| 6 | Charith Asalanka | Sri Lanka | 719 |
| 7 | Harry Tector | Ireland | 708 |
| 8 | Shreyas Iyer | India | 704 |
| 9 | Ibrahim Zadran | Afghanistan | 676 |
| 10 | Kusal Mendis | Sri Lanka | 669 |