Virat Kohli has returned to the top of the ICC ODI batting rankings after almost five years. You are seeing this rise at a time when his form and consistency continue to stand out at the highest level.
Kohli overtakes Rohit Sharma
The 37 year old Kohli overtook teammate Rohit Sharma on Wednesday. You can see Kohli now holds 785 rating points, an increase of 12, while Rohit dropped six points to settle at 775.
Daryll Mitchell’s career best rise
New Zealand batter Daryll Mitchell climbed to a career best second place. You should note he has 784 rating points, just one point behind Kohli in a tightly contested top three.
Long road back to number one
Virat Kohli was last ranked number one in April 2021. You may remember he dominated the rankings for four straight years starting in 2017 before Babar Azam took over the top spot for the next four years.
Perfect timing before Rajkot ODI
Rohit Sharma rose to number one in 2025, making Kohli’s return even more significant. You are now seeing this milestone arrive just before India’s second ODI against New Zealand in Rajkot, underlining Kohli’s strong form.
