Despite decreasing to 829 points, Pakistan captain Babar Azam remains the top-ranked ICC Men’s ODI hitter. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill of India is closing in on second position with 823 points.
Although Babar scored a gutsy 73 against Afghanistan in Pakistan’s most recent match, his overall form in the World Cup has been hit and miss, with an average of 31.40 in five games. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill produced a beautiful 53 against Bangladesh in his second game back from sickness, giving him a total of 95 in three innings. Both Babar and Shubman Gill are expected to play crucial roles for their teams in the upcoming matches in the World Cup.
Shubman Gill will be hoping to continue his good form against England. Shubman Gill is a key player for India, and his performance could make a difference in the outcome of the match.
South African wicketkeeper-batters Quinton de Kock and Heinrich Klaasen also made their mark with outstanding efforts with the bat.
While de Kock recorded a remarkable World Cup third century with his 140-ball 174 against Bangladesh, Klaasen almost completed a back-to-back ton with a scorching 90 off 49 against the same opponent.
The senior superstar pair of Virat Kohli and David Warner round out the top five. While Kohli is the tournament’s second best run-scorer with 354 runs in five innings at an astounding average of 118, Warner rediscovered his form with a match-winning 163 against Pakistan.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma rose one rank to No. 8 as a result of his solid efforts throughout the World Cup. The right-hander has 311 runs in 5 games with a 62.20 average and a 133.47 strike rate.
South Africa’s Bowler and All-Rounder Soar in ICC Rankings
Josh Hazlewood and Shakib Al Hasan retained their top positions in the ODI bowling and all-rounder rankings, respectively.
South African left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj, who has seven wickets in five games at an economy of 4.60, has broken into the top three. Mohammad Nabi and Adam Zampa, both spinners, ascended to sixth and seventh in the bowling rankings as a result of their strong performances.
South African left-arm bowler Marco Jansen jumped 23 places to No.11 in the all-rounder rankings, following his stunning 75* against England and 10 wickets overall in the World Cup.
The success of Indian and South African players in all areas has resulted in the teams leading the points table halfway through the World Cup.
While the Men in Blue remain unbeaten after five games, the Proteas have won four of their five matches, with the lone setback coming in a stunner against the Netherlands.
