Babar Azam Retains Top Spot in ICC ODI Rankings

Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan retains the No. 1 ranking, while Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi sits at fourth.

Wed Feb 12 2025
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Babar Azam continues to reign as the world’s top-ranked batter in the latest One Day International (ODI) rankings released by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Hot on his heels, India’s Shubman Gill has ascended to the second spot, narrowing the gap with Babar to a mere five points, heightening the rivalry for the top position. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman finds himself ranked 13th among the batting elite.

In the realm of bowling, Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan proudly holds the crown as the top bowler, with Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi positioned at fourth, while Haris Rauf secures the 15th spot.

As the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 looms on the horizon, these rankings set the stage for a thrilling showdown among the globe’s cricketing titans.

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