Virat Kohli has created several new records with his brilliant century in Ranchi against South Africa. Now Kohli will also benefit in the ICC ODI rankings. He can surpass several prominent players. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma will also become stronger in the ICC rankings.
Virat Kohli played a blistering innings of 135 runs in Ranchi
In the very first match of the ODI series between India and South Africa, Virat Kohli played a blistering innings of 135 runs off just 120 balls. He smashed 11 fours and seven sixes during the innings. Kohli’s arrival in the match, when he hit a four off the first ball, signaled a big innings. His innings slowed down a bit at times, but once he reached his century, he resumed his aggressive batting.
Rohit Sharma can remain at the number 1 position
Meanwhile, before this series, former Indian captain Rohit Sharma was ranked number one in the ICC ODI rankings. His rating was 781, placing him well ahead of second-ranked New Zealander Daryl Mitchell. Subsequently, in the first match against South Africa,
Rohit Sharma failed to score his second consecutive century, but he did play a brilliant innings of 57 runs off 51 balls, hitting five fours and three sixes. This suggests that Rohit Sharma’s rating will increase further after his half-century, while his number one position appears to be in no danger.
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Before the ODI series, Virat Kohli was ranked fifth in the ICC ODI rankings. His rating was 725. But now, after his century, his rating will increase. Ahead of Kohli is Shubman Gill, who is out of this series due to injury. Shubman Gill is at number four with a rating of 745. It is expected that Kohli will overtake Shubman Gill after this century. This makes it quite likely that he will move up to number three or four. Now, before the second match of the series, the ICC will release the new rankings. It remains to be seen what the ratings of Kohli and Rohit will be.