ICC ODI Player Rankings 2025: Rohit Sharma Still No.1 Babar Azam Drops to Seventh

Overview

The ICC has released its updated ODI player rankings. Rohit Sharma maintains his No.1 spot among batters, while Virat Kohli moves up to fifth. Pakistan’s Babar Azam drops to seventh. Rashid Khan leads the bowlers’ chart, with Shaheen Afridi falling to 16th.

Rohit Sharma celebrates his century as he retains the top ODI batting spot in ICC rankings 2025.

Top ODI Batters: Rohit Sharma Leads, Kohli Climbs Up

In the latest ICC ODI batting rankings, India’s Rohit Sharma continues to hold his No.1 position, reaffirming his dominance in the 50-over format.

His teammate Virat Kohli has shown improvement, rising one place to fifth, thanks to consistent performances in recent series.

On the other hand, Pakistan’s Babar Azam — once a long-time chart-topper — has dropped two spots to seventh, marking a dip in form compared to his earlier standards.

Australia’s Travis Head and New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra both gained two places each, now standing at 11th and 12th respectively. Meanwhile, South Africa’s Quinton de Kock made a comeback, climbing four places to 15th after a series of impactful innings.

Pakistani Players’ Ranking Updates

Among Pakistani stars, T20I captain Salman Ali Agha made headlines with a massive 14-place jump, securing the 16th position in the ODI rankings — his career-best so far.

Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan, however, slipped four places to 27th, while Fakhar Zaman dropped five spots to 31st after a run of inconsistent scores.

Meanwhile, young opener Saim Ayub climbed impressively, improving 18 places to 36th, highlighting his growing influence in Pakistan’s batting lineup.

Top ODI Bowlers: Rashid Khan Dominates, Afridi Slips

In the bowling category, Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan continues his reign as the No.1 ODI bowler.

England’s Jofra Archer moved up one place to second, while Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga also advanced one position to ninth, thanks to consistent wicket-taking spells.

For Pakistan, Shaheen Shah Afridi faced a minor drop, now ranked 16th, whereas mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed jumped an impressive 18 spots to reach 20th, marking his growing recognition in world cricket.

Additionally, Sri Lanka’s Keith Fletcher and Asitha Fernando both rose six places each, holding the 25th and 26th spots respectively.

Among fast bowlers, Haris Rauf improved two positions to 29th, and Mohammad Nawaz climbed five spots to 65th.

South Africa’s Nandre Burger made the most dramatic progress, surging 46 places to reach 73rd, reflecting his exceptional recent form.

Summary: Rankings Reflect Shifting Power in ODI Cricket

The latest ICC ODI rankings underline a dynamic shift in world cricket, where established stars face fresh competition from emerging players.

While Rohit Sharma and Rashid Khan continue their dominance, rising names like Salman Ali Agha and Abrar Ahmed are proving that the next generation is ready to challenge the best.

Rohit Sharma celebrates his century as he retains the top ODI batting spot in ICC rankings 2025.