ICC ODI Rankings: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma impressed in the ODI series against South Africa. This excellent performance led to a fierce battle between these two legendary players. With this, the two, who have been friends till now, will now have to think of each other as rivals. Let’s find out now..

Team India performed brilliantly in the recent three-match ODI series between India and South Africa and won the series 2-1. The hero of this victory, Virat Kohli, created havoc with his batting. The entire cricket world praised him. Captain Rohit Sharma also batted well. But, this time Virat’s talent is on a different level. This led to a thrilling battle between the two players.

Runs rained down on South Africa..
Rohit Sharma scored 146 runs in three matches at an average of 48.66. He scored two half-centuries. His innings gave the team a solid start. But, the real story is Virat Kohli. King Kohli scored 302 runs in just three innings at an average of 151.00. This included two centuries and an unbeaten half-century. His dangerous form reminded me of the old Virat.

ICC’s key announcement on this date..
This impressive performance will have a direct impact on the ICC Men’s ODI Batsmen Rankings. Currently, Rohit Sharma is at number 1 with 783 rating points, while Virat Kohli is at fourth place with 738 points. However, in the update that came after the series against South Africa, Virat is likely to see a significant growth. He has not only entered the top 3, but also managed to directly claim the number 1 spot.

The new ICC ODI rankings will be released on December 10, 2025. Cricket fans are eagerly waiting for them. If Virat surpasses Rohit Sharma in this update and reaches the top spot, it will be another memorable moment in his career. This return to the top spot is also special. Because questions have been raised about his form for some time. But on Indian soil, when it comes to big events and consistent runs, he has once again proven that he is still unmatched in the world.