Virat Kohli Faces High-Stakes Battle to Defend World No. 1 ODI Ranking
Royal Challengers Bangalore star Virat Kohli is facing an immediate threat to his recently reclaimed ICC Men’s ODI Batting Ranking, with New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell closing the gap to just one rating point. Kohli currently holds the top spot with 785 points, narrowly ahead of Mitchell’s 784, setting up a thrilling contest in the upcoming series decider.
Kohli’s return to the summit was powered by a strong start to the ODI series against New Zealand, but a modest score in the second match slightly reduced his lead. Mitchell, conversely, has been in sensational form, culminating in an unbeaten 131 in the Rajkot ODI, which catapulted him to second place.
The third and final ODI of the series is now a direct clash for the world's number-one crown. For Kohli, who has held the top ranking for over 800 days across his career, the match represents a crucial opportunity to extend his lead and solidify his legacy against a surging opponent.
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“For Kohli, it is a fight to protect a legacy; for Mitchell, it is an opportunity to become the top-ranked ODI batter in the world for the first time.”
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| Select | Rank | Player | Team | run-scorers |
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| #1 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 8661 runs | ||
#2 | Mumbai Indians | 7046 runs | ||
#3 | Chennai Super Kings | 5439 runs | ||
| #4 | Delhi Capitals | 5222 runs | ||
| #5 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 5032 runs |
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“For Kohli, it is a fight to protect a legacy; for Mitchell, it is an opportunity to become the top-ranked ODI batter in the world for the first time.”
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