Shubman Gill Closing In on Top ODI Spot in ICC Rankings
ICC rankings for One Day International (ODI) cricket are heating up as teams vie for top spots. Shubman Gill, the talented Indian opener, is making significant strides towards challenging Babar Azam, the top-ranked ODI batsman. The remarkable batting form of Gill has captured the attention of cricket enthusiasts around the world during the ongoing ODI series against Australia.
In the first ODI against Australia, Gill scored 74 runs from 63 balls, displaying his prowess. On Sunday, a brilliant 104-run knock from 97 balls followed this stellar innings. In the world of ODI cricket, Gill’s consistency and outstanding stroke play have made him a rising star.
Shubman Gill has climbed to second place with a total of 847 points, closing in on Babar Azam, who maintains the number one position with 857 points.
Gill’s skills go beyond this ODI series. During the 2023 Asia Cup, he was the tournament’s top run scorer. In six innings, Gill scored 302 runs with an extraordinary average of 75.50.
Over the course of the year 2023, Shubman Gill has been a constant force in the ODI format. With 1221 runs in 20 innings, he has dominated the batting charts. Comparatively, Pakistan’s skipper, Babar Azam, has scored 745 runs in 15 innings. With his remarkable consistency and recent outstanding performances, Gill has established himself as a strong contender for the number-one spot in the ODI batting rankings.
Cricket fans around the world continue to follow Shubman Gill’s rise up the ICC rankings ladder. With each exceptional inning, he moves closer to dethroning Babar Azam as the top ODI batsman. As Gill’s star continues to rise, the cricketing world eagerly anticipates the unfolding battle for the pinnacle of ODI batting supremacy.
