Former No. 1-ranked ODI batter Virat Kohli is back in form after an impressive three-match series against South Africa. He scored a total of 302 runs and was named Player of the Series, showcasing his remarkable consistency and skill.
The performance has propelled Virat Kohli up two spots to No. 2 in the ICC ODI batting rankings. He now sits just eight points behind his teammate and current No. 1, Rohit Sharma, who scored 146 runs during the series and retained his top position.
India’s upcoming home series against New Zealand, starting January 11, now carries added excitement. Fans are eager to see the direct contest between Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the premier batting spot. KL Rahul also moved up two places to No. 12, continuing his steady rise in international cricket.
In the bowling charts, Kuldeep Yadav was the standout performer, climbing three spots to No. 3 among ODI bowlers. South Africa’s batters also saw ranking improvements despite losing the series 2–1, with Quinton de Kock moving to No. 13, Aiden Markram reaching 25th, and Temba Bavuma climbing to 37th.
The T20I rankings witnessed movement as well, with South Africa’s Dewald Brevis entering the top 10 at eighth place after a strong opening T20I performance against India. India’s bowlers—Axar Patel (13th), Arshdeep Singh (20th), and Jasprit Bumrah (25th)—benefited from India’s dominant win in Cuttack.
In Test cricket, Australia’s Mitchell Starc achieved a career-best No. 3 ranking after 18 wickets in the first two Ashes Tests. England’s batting woes continued, with Harry Brook slipping to fourth while Kane Williamson and Steve Smith climbed one spot each behind Joe Root.
The recent ICC rankings highlight Virat Kohli’s resurgence and India’s growing strength across formats ahead of key international fixtures.
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