Daryl Mitchell has taken a leap in the latest ICC rankings to become the new World No.1 ODI batter, leaving behind Rohit Sharma and this transition was not an instantaneous one. Over the last few months, Mitchell has exhibited a brilliant bat and keeping on scoring runs one after another, he has won the matches and climbed to the top.
The Presidentialness of his journey to No.1 came noticeably during New Zealand’s tour of England, where magnificently he contributed 56* runs with his bat, enabling the defeat of the opposing team. Immediately afterwards, he hit the shots that utterly turned the rankings upside-down and splendidly scored 119 runs against West Indies in a challenging batting condition.
This ton not only brought New Zealand a slim win but also sent Mitchell’s rating points soaring. These consecutive impactful innings gave him the wanting push to go past Rohit Sharma.
Mitchell’s advancement is primarily due to his consistency and ability to deliver in critical game situations. His innings of 56* in England and the score of 100 in his seventh ODI against West Indies were not only vital for the team but also came under pressure. With these efforts, he is now ranked first with 784 rating points, thus becoming only the second New Zealander ever to hold the No.1 ODI position.
This likewise implies that Rohit Sharma, who lately was crowned the top ODI batter at 38 years and 182 days, is now at No.2. Rohit had ascended to the throne after a remarkable series versus Australia in which he amassed 202 runs in three innings, including a match-winning hundred. His ascent was historical and sentimental to the supporters, but now it is Mitchell’s dynamic form taking him to the peak.
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ICC men’s Cricket Rankings- ODI(Batters)
| Rank | Player (Country) | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand) | 782 |
| 2 | Rohit Sharma (India) | 781 |
| 3 | Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan) | 764 |
| 4 | Shubman Gill (India) | 745 |
| 5 | Virat Kohli (India) | 725 |
| 6 | Babar Azam (Pakistan) | 722 |
| 7 | Harry Tector (Ireland) | 708 |
| 8 | Shreyas Iyer (India) | 700 |
| 9 | Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka) | 690 |
| 10 | Shai Hope (West Indies) | 689 |
Written By:- Manjunath S