Virat Kohli rises to No. 3 spot in latest ODI rankings after unforgettable World Cup campaign

Virat Kohli showcased his dominance as an unrivaled force in One-Day Internationals during a remarkable campaign in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, propelling himself to No.3 in the latest ICC rankings for men. The ICC officially confirmed Virat Kohli's elevated standing on Wednesday, November 22, acknowledging his stellar performance with the bat throughout the 50-over spectacle hosted in India, where he climbed from No.9 to No.3 since the tournament's commencement.

3 things you need to know

• Virat Kohli finished as the top run-scorer at ODI World Cup 2023
• Rohit Sharma also gained a spot as he went up to the fourth position
• Shubman Gill maintained his position at the top of the batting rankings

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Virat Kohli rises to No. 3 in ODI rankings

Virat Kohli asserted his presence at the top of the runs chart in the 2023 ODI World Cup, amassing an impressive 765 runs in 11 innings, which included memorable centuries against Bangladesh, South Africa, and New Zealand. In a poignant moment at the Wankhede Stadium, with the legendary Sachin Tendulkar in attendance, Kohli earned a standing ovation from the cricket icon before celebrating his 50th One-Day century with a raised bat.

Throughout the ODI World Cup campaign, the 35-year-old cricketer exhibited a determined pursuit of reclaiming the championship for India, a feat achieved only twice in cricket history – in 1983 and 2011. Despite Kohli's brilliant half-century in the final against Australia in Ahmedabad, where he scored a fluent 54 off 63 balls, India fell short of posting a substantial total and securing victory in the summit clash.

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Despite global acclaim from fans and cricket experts alike, Kohli, a modern-day giant, received the prestigious 'Player of the Tournament' award after the final. However, no individual accolades or milestones could alleviate the disappointment Kohli felt for India's heart-wrenching loss to Australia in the final of the ODI World Cup.

Meanwhile, Indian captain Rohit Sharma has moved to the number four spot in the latest ODI batting rankings. India youngster Shubman Gill maintained his position at the top of the chart.