Daryl Mitchell topples Virat Kohli for top spot in ICC ODI rankings. (Photo: AP)
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Daryl Mitchell Dethrones Virat Kohli as World No. 1 ODI Batter

  • New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell has ascended to the top of the ICC ODI Batting Rankings, surpassing Virat Kohli.
  • Mitchell now holds 845 rating points, pushing Kohli to second place with 795 points.
  • Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran achieved a career-best third position, moving ahead of Rohit Sharma.
  • Rohit Sharma slipped to fourth with 757 points after a dip in form during the recent New Zealand series.
  • India maintains strong representation with Shubman Gill (5th) and KL Rahul (10th) in the top ten, alongside Babar Azam (6th).

Why It Matters: Daryl Mitchell is the new ICC ODI No. 1 batter, with significant shifts in the top rankings.

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