Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj claim the top ODI ranking spots

Shubman Gill has clinched the title of the world's number-one ODI batter, dislodging Pakistani skipper Babar Azam. In the latest ICC ODI rankings released on Wednesday, November 8, Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj, too reclaimed the top spot among ODI bowlers.

Gill, with 830 points under his belt, outshone Babar Azam, who is now in the second position with 824 points.

Gill on the top stop

• Gill, who has had a patchy World Cup so far, has risen through the ranks and made a name for himself in international cricket.
• Out of the 8 World Cup matches India has played so far, Gill has had two half-centuries in six matches, including the 92 against Sri Lanka on November 2.
• In just 41 innings, he achieved the feat of becoming the world's number-one ODI batter, making him the second-fastest player to reach this milestone after MS Dhoni, who did so in 38 innings.
• As Gill's rating points surged from 816 to 830, it became clear that his aggressive batting style and consistency throughout his brief career had propelled him to the top spot.
• Babar Azam, who had proudly held the number one position for 950 days, witnessed a dip in his form of late, allowing Gill to seize the throne.

Siraj, the premier ODI bowler

• On the bowling front, Mohammed Siraj, part of the famed Indian pace trio, has reclaimed the number-one ranking among ODI bowlers.
• Siraj has 10 wickets in eight matches in the World Cup so far. However, he has been clinical to India's powerplay bowling attack with early wickets.
• Siraj, who was previously ranked third with a rating of 856, has raced ahead to secure the top spot with a rating of 709.
• This achievement is a testament to his consistency and match-winning performances.

Keshav Maharaj of South Africa has moved into the second position, closely followed by Australia's Adam Zampa at number three.

Other notable performers

• Kuldeep Yadav, a star spinner for Team India, has climbed to the fourth spot, who has consistently troubled batters on turning tracks.
• Meanwhile, Shaheen Shah Afridi, who held the number one bowler position briefly, has slipped to fifth place after a tough outing in the World Cup.
• Rashid Khan, Jasprit Bumrah, and Trent Boult have maintained their positions in the top 10.
• Mohammed Shami has secured the tenth spot with a rating of 635, owing to his lethal performance in recent matches.