Shubman Gill Becomes World No.1 ODI Batter, Surpasses Babar Azam

Shubman Gill has officially become the world's No.1 ODI batter, surpassing Pakistan’s Babar Azam in the latest ICC rankings. In the three-match series, he scored 259 runs with one century and two half-centuries at an average of 86.33.

Ahead of the Champions Trophy, this is the best time to be at the top of the rankings.

The India batter had closed in on Babar Azam last week and was just 5 points away from the former Pakistan captain.

India’s head coach, Gautam Gambhir, recently praised Shubman’s consistency, attributing it in part to his elevation as the team’s vice-captain. His ability to deliver under pressure has made him one of India's most dependable batters in the 50-over format, and with the Champions Trophy around the corner, the team will be banking on him to lead from the front.

Top 5 Men's ODI Rankings

Position	Player	Country	Rating
1	Shubman Gill	INDIA	796
2	Babar Azam	PAKISTAN	773
3	Rohit Sharma	INDIA	761
4	Heinrich Klaasen	SOUTH AFRICA	756
5	Daryl Mitchell	NEW ZEALAND	740

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