“Gill overtakes Kohli… rankings shocker!” Shubman Gill rises to No.2 in ICC ODI charts as Arshdeep Singh makes giant leap

Indian cricket witnessed a significant shake-up in the latest ICC ODI rankings, with skipper Shubman Gill storming into the No.2 position, overtaking senior batter Virat Kohli after a stunning run of form against Afghanistan.

Gill’s unbeaten 84 followed by a match-winning 154 in the three-match ODI series helped him climb three spots to reach 791 rating points—just ahead of Kohli, who missed the series due to a hamstring injury suffered during the IPL 2026 final.

At the top, however, New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell continues to hold the No.1 position, while Rohit Sharma sits at No.4, keeping India strongly represented in the elite batting bracket.

Gill’s rise signals a new era in Indian batting

Gill’s consistency as India’s ODI captain is becoming hard to ignore. His performance in Lucknow, especially the commanding century in the final ODI, has been widely seen as a statement of intent.

With Kohli now just three rating points behind him, the battle for the No.2 spot is expected to heat up during India’s upcoming series against England.

Selectors and fans alike are now watching closely—this isn’t just a ranking shift, it feels like a generational transition unfolding in real time.

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Big moves outside the top 10

The rankings also saw several notable changes beyond the top tier.

India’s KL Rahul slipped to 11th after a rare failure, including a golden duck in Lucknow. This opened the door for Charith Asalanka and England skipper Harry Brook, who moved into the top 10.

Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz, despite a century earlier in the series, dropped to 15th after inconsistent scores of 41 and 5.

Meanwhile, India’s Shreyas Iyer managed modest returns with scores of 12, 26, and an unbeaten 20, placing him at 14th.

Young Indian batters steal the spotlight

Two young Indian batters made headlines with massive jumps:

• Ishan Kishan smashed a brilliant 125, jumping 21 places to reach 43rd
• Yashasvi Jaiswal produced a match-winning century, leaping a staggering 84 places to 71st

Interestingly, Jaiswal has now been dropped from the ODI squad following Kohli’s return to fitness, adding another twist to India’s evolving batting order.

Arshdeep Singh leads India’s bowling surge

In the ICC ODI bowling rankings, there was no change in the top 10, but India’s Arshdeep Singh made the biggest impact.

His five-wicket haul against Afghanistan pushed him up 16 places to 22nd. Meanwhile:

• Prasidh Krishna climbed 34 places to 58th
• Washington Sundar moved up to 61st, gaining 17 spots
• Mohammed Siraj, absent due to workload management, slipped slightly in rankings

The bowling chart remains led by established international names, but India’s depth continues to grow stronger.

What it means for Indian cricket

This rankings update tells a bigger story than just numbers. It reflects a squad in transition—where established stars like Kohli and Rohit still dominate headlines, but younger names like Gill, Jaiswal, and Arshdeep are rapidly closing the gap.

With the England ODI series coming up, these rankings are unlikely to stay stable for long.

For now, one thing is clear: India’s ODI future is not just arriving—it is already here.