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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 Kohli has achieved No.1 ranking 11 times since October 2013
- 2🏆 His 91-ball 93 led India's successful chase in Vadodara
- 3💡 825 days at No.1 is most by any Indian batter in history
- 4🔮 Peak form heading into T20 World Cup 2026 with consecutive strong ODI scores
"Travis Head, Mitchell Starc and Steven Smith rose in the Test rankings after Australia's 4-1 Ashes win"
Virat Kohli has dethroned Rohit Sharma as the world's top-ranked ODI batter following his match-winning 93-run knock in India's successful chase against New Zealand in Vadodara. The performance underscores Kohli's scintillating form heading into the T20 World Cup 2026.
Historic Milestone
With this ranking achievement, Kohli has now claimed the No.1 spot for the 11th time in his illustrious career, beginning his ascent in October 2013. More impressively, the Indian maestro has accumulated 825 days at the top of the rankings—the most by any Indian batter in history. This statistic reflects his sustained excellence across nearly two decades of international cricket.
Kohli's recent form has been exceptional, stringing together consecutive strong performances that showcase his enduring quality. His ability to deliver under pressure, particularly in chase scenarios, remains unmatched in contemporary cricket.
Meanwhile, Australia's dominant 4-1 Ashes victory has elevated their performers in the Test rankings, with Travis Head, Mitchell Starc, and Steven Smith all gaining significant ground. However, Kohli's ODI resurgence signals that India enters the World Cup with their premier batter in peak form.
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