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ICC Men’s ODI rankings: Rohit Sharma becomes the oldest-ever No.1 ODI batter

Digital Desk: Rohit Sharma, India's right-hander, has made history by becoming the world's number one ODI batter for the first time in his storied career. On Wednesday (29 October), the former India skipper topped the current ICC Men's ODI Batter Rankings, becoming the oldest player to do so at 38 years.

Following his undefeated century in the third and final ODI against Australia in Sydney, where he guided India to a commanding nine-wicket victory, Rohit moved up two spots to unseat current India captain Shubman Gill.

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For the first time in his illustrious career, @ImRo45 reaches the No.1️⃣ spot in the ICC Men's ODI Batting Rankings ????????#TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/C65qRs3RBy

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 29, 2025

After an incredible run of form in the just-finished ODI series against Australia, Rohit has returned to the top of the rankings.

With 781 rating points, Rohit is now ahead of Zadran (764) and Gill (745) in ODIs.

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Rohit Sharma becomes the fifth Indian to hold the No.1 ODI batter ranking in ICC history. ????????????????#ICC #ODIs #RohitSharma #SKC #Sportskeeda pic.twitter.com/ItuTZHGfxC

— Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) October 29, 2025

Rohit, who guided India to the 2023 ODI World Cup final, now joins an elite group of Indian cricketers who have held the top ODI batting ranking, including Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and Sachin Tendulkar.