New Delhi. Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli has once again proved that he is not called “King” for nothing. Virat Kohli has again become the number one batsman in the ICC ODI rankings. With this achievement, there is a wave of happiness among cricket fans. The special thing is that he achieved this position on the basis of his brilliant performance in the first ODI against New Zealand.
No century, still number one
Even though Virat Kohli could not complete his 54th ODI century in the first match of the three-match ODI series played in Vadodara, his strong inning of 93 runs proved to be decisive. Kohli showed an excellent balance of composure and aggression in 91 balls and played an important role in helping the team win. For this brilliant performance, he was also chosen as ‘Player of the Match’.
Rohit Sharma got a shock
Before this series, Rohit Sharma was at the top position in the ICC ODI rankings. However, he suffered a loss due to not being able to play a big innings in the first match. Rohit could score only 26 runs, the impact of which was clearly visible on the ranking. He slipped straight from number one to third position, while Virat Kohli took the first position.
Daryl Mitchell also jumped
New Zealand batsman Daryl Mitchell also batted brilliantly in this match. He scored 84 runs in 71 balls, which included both fours and sixes. His performance benefited him in the ranking and he moved from third to second place.
Position of top-5 batsmen
According to ICC ODI rankings, Virat Kohli is at first place with 785 rating points. Daryl Mitchell is at second place with 784 points, while Rohit Sharma has slipped to third place with 775 points. Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran is at fourth place and Indian captain Shubman Gill is at fifth place. Zadran has 764 points in his account and Gill has 725 points.
Good news for fans
The ICC released the new rankings even before the start of the second ODI, and with this, Virat Kohli fans got a reason to celebrate. Once again the crown of “King Kohli” has returned, which is a proof of his hard work, experience and class.
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