In the midst of the ongoing Cricket World Cup 2023, Pakistan’s captain, Babar Azam, manages to retain his position at the summit of the ICC Men’s ODI Batsmen Ranking. His performance at the World Cup may have been underwhelming, but his overall ranking stays intact. Shubman Gill from India follows in second place, trailing Babar Azam by 18 rating points.
Ranking Dynamics: Quinton de Kock’s Remarkable Rise
In the most recent rankings update, notable shifts have occurred, particularly in the case of South Africa’s Quinton de Kock. While the tournament saw him begin with two centuries, his dismissal for a mere 20 runs against the Netherlands initiated a severe batting collapse for South Africa, resulting in the loss of four wickets for just eight runs.
Nevertheless, de Kock’s performance has propelled him up the ODI batting rankings by three positions, securing him the third spot. In this ascent, he surpasses his teammate Rassie van der Dussen, who now occupies the fourth place.
