Thu Feb 20 16:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Gill Overtakes Babar, Becomes World’s No. 1 ODI Batsman; Theekshana Tops Bowling Rankings

**Dubai, UAE** – India’s Shubman Gill has claimed the top spot in the latest ICC ODI batsman rankings, surpassing Pakistan’s Babar Azam just ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025. This marks Gill’s second time achieving the number one ranking. He previously held the position during the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup. His recent century against England in Ahmedabad propelled him to the top, with a rating of 796, 23 points ahead of Babar Azam who is now ranked second. Rohit Sharma remains in third place. Other notable movements include Daryl Mitchell’s rise to fifth and Charith Asalanka’s jump to eighth. Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan climbed to 15th, achieving a career-high rating.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’s Mahesh Theekshana has ascended to the top of the ODI bowler rankings, dethroning Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan. Theekshana’s impressive performance, including a four-wicket haul against Australia in a recent series win, secured him a rating of 680, just 11 points ahead of Rashid Khan, who will be aiming to reclaim his top spot during the upcoming Champions Trophy. Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi continues to lead the all-rounder rankings.

The significant shifts in the rankings add intrigue to the upcoming eight-team Champions Trophy in Pakistan and Dubai. The tournament will be an opportunity to see how these rankings evolve.

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