What Virat Kohli needs to become No. 1 ODI batter again

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Kohli close to reclaiming No. 1 ODI ranking

Virat Kohli has moved up to second in the ICC ODI batting rankings after a strong series against South Africa.

Big series against South Africa

Kohli scored 302 runs in three matches, earning the Player of the Series award for his impact.

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Just eight points behind Rohit

Kohli is now only eight rating points behind Rohit Sharma, who continues to hold the top spot.

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Rohit retains No. 1 position

Rohit scored 146 runs in the series and stayed at the top of the ODI batting rankings.

Other Indian movers in ODI rankings

KL Rahul climbed to 12th after a consistent series, while Shubman Gill stayed fifth despite missing matches.

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What Kohli needs next

Another strong ODI series or a match-winning century could help Kohli overtake Rohit and return to No. 1.

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