Virat Kohli back on top after four years

Star India batter Virat Kohli reclaimed the No.1 spot in the latest ICC Men's Rankings update after India's four-wicket win over New Zealand in the first ODI.

Kohli's 93 off 91 helped the hosts see through the chase as he edged closer to India great Sachin Tendulkar and claimed the second spot in the all-time men’s international run-scoring table.

Kohli continues to be in a purple patch since the 50-over series in Australia, with scores of 74 no*,* 135, 102, 65 no and 93 in his last five outings.

The 37-year-old is back on top of the batting rankings for the first time since July 2021 after his knock helped India successfully overhaul New Zealand’s total of 300 in Vadodara.

He had gained the top ranking for the first time in October 2013 and it is his 11th different spell in the top spot. As of today, he has been top for a total of 825 days – 10th most by any player, and the most by any Indian.

New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell gained a spot in the ODI rankings, after a fierce knock of 84 off 71 in the first ODI, claiming his highest rating with just one rating point behind Kohli.

The Black Caps player has been in fine form, wherein he'd held the No.1 spot, scoring three half-centuries in his last five ODIs and a century against the West Indies as well.

Mitchell's teammate Devon Conway climbed three spots to secure the 29th position as he continues to score runs at the top.

In the ODI bowlers ranking update, a fine performance by Mohammed Siraj saw him rise five spots to sit in the 15th position alongwith Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Miraz.

New Zealand quick Kyle Jamieson also benifitted after delivering his career-best bowling performance after snapping a four-wicket haul against India, jumping 27 spots to share the 69th spot with India bowler Arshdeep Singh.