In the recent ICC rankings update, Babar Azam retains his top spot as the No. 1 ODI batter, with Rohit Sharma climbing to second place after showcasing his batting prowess during the ODI series in Sri Lanka. Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli follow closely behind, while Pathum Nissanka's impressive performances have propelled him to the eighth spot.Despite India's 2-0 series loss to Sri Lanka, Rohit Sharma emerged as the leading run-scorer across both teams, amassing 157 runs at an average of 52.33.
This stellar display elevated him to second place in the rankings, switching positions with Gill and accumulating a total of 765 points. However, Babar Azam maintains a substantial lead with 824 points, reinforcing his position at the top.In the Sri Lankan camp, players like Avishka Fernando, Dunith Wellalage, Kusal Mendis, and the rising star Nissanka made significant contributions with the bat. Nissanka's consistent performance not only solidified his position in the top ten but also improved his ranking.
Mendis and Fernando also saw notable advancements in the rankings due to their impressive displays during the series.Meanwhile, the Test match between West Indies and South Africa in Port of Spain witnessed a competitive battle cut short by rain. South African skipper Temba Bavuma's strong showing with the bat, scoring 86 and 15 not out, propelled him two places up the batters' table to 16th. Keshav Maharaj's standout bowling performance, claiming 4 wickets in each innings, not only earned him the Player-of-the-Match title but also a leap of seven places to joint 21st among Test bowlers.