ICC ODI rankings: Kohli replaces Rohit as fourth batsman, Omzai becomes first all-rounder

dear lottery Indian star Virat Kohli moved up to fourth position in the latest edition of the ICC ODI rankings after his heroic knock of 84 against Macau Australia in the semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai.

The 36-year-old candidate replaces Indian captain Rohit Sharma from the first to fifth position, while his opening partner Shubman Gill retains the number one spot.

Australian captain Steven Smith announced his retirement from One-Day International cricket after the semi-final loss to India, but he moved up six spots to 16th in the rankings thanks to his batting contribution in this tournament.

Afghanistan star Azmatullah Omarzai has topped the International Cricket Council's all-rounder rankings, replacing his compatriot Mohammad Nabi.

Umarzai topped the list after a stellar performance in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, including a maiden five-wicket haul against England and a fifty-wicket haul against Australia.

The 25-year-old is also one of the fastest risers in the latest ODI batsmen rankings having scored a total of 126 runs in the Champions Trophy. He moved up 12 spots to No. 24 (598 rating points).

Another all-rounder who has seen a significant rise in the rankings is India's Axar Patel, who moved up 17 places to 13th and scored a career-high 194 runs.

New Zealand’s Matt Henry was rewarded for his impressive performance in the tournament, moving up three places and onto the podium in the bowling rankings. Henry is currently ranked third (649 points), behind Sri Lankan spinner Mahesh Siksana (first) and South African spinner Keshav Maharaj (second).

India bowler Mohammed Shami's repeat performance in the Champions Trophy has seen him move up three spots to 11th, while South Africa's Marco Jansen has risen nine spots to 18th. Mitchell Starc) tied.