(Web Desk) – Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has edged up to 836 rating points, cementing his top spot in the ODI batting rankings released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday.
Lately, the Team Green captain smashed a fifty in a match against India in a group stage match of World Cup 2023. However, India had trounced Pakistan by seven-wickets in the match.
India young gun Shubman Gill stands at second position after overcoming illness to kick off his Cricket World Cup campaign with 12 runs against Pakistan.
The thrilling performance by Quinton de Kock and Rohit Sharma helped them to improve their rankings as former has secured the third spot.
New Zealand pacer Boult is within reach of the No.1 spot in the ODI Bowling Rankings following a destructive spell against Bangladesh.
Boult is only one rating point behind current leader Josh Hazlewood (660 rating points) after moving up one place in the latest ratings update.
Afghanistan magician Rashid Khan has climbed two spots higher to fourth place in the bowling rankings, while South Africa’s own spinner Keshav Maharaj makes a bigger move of seven spots to equal fifth alongside Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
Among the quicks, India’s Jasprit Bumrah (up seven spots) and South Africa's Kagiso Rabada (up one spot) have risen to equal 14th, as Lungi Ngidi jumps six spots to 16th.
Bangladesh veteran Shakib Al Hasan holds onto the No.1 spot in the ODI All-rounder Rankings with 343 rating points.