ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings: Daryl Mitchell Becomes No. 1 in ODI Batting Rankings. Daryl Mitchell has ascended to No. 1 in the ICC Men’s ODI batting rankings, which makes him just the second New Zealand batter to achieve the ranking. The only other New Zealand battler to reach No. 1 is Glenn Turner back in 1979, so this achievement is a landmark forty years in the making.
Mitchell has had a stellar year and is now ranked at 782 rating points, now ahead of Indian captain Rohit Sharma at No. 2 with 781 points. He is ranked only one point ahead of Sharma, which demonstrates how consistently he played over the past few months, especially in the critical ODIs for New Zealand.
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A Historic Achievement for New Zealand
The ascent to the No. 1 ranking for Mitchell is also a reflection of his growth as one of the most dependable and explosive batters in world cricket. Ever since cementing his place on New Zealand’s ODI side, Mitchell has scored match-winning innings under various batting conditions, showcasing a combination of power-hitting and classical technique.
New Zealand is known for producing world-class bowlers and all-rounders, but is rarely known for a batter dominating the ICC Rankings. This achievement marks a breakthrough, demonstrating that New Zealand has increased its batting depth and is more competitive on the global stage.
ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings
| Rank | Player | Country | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daryl Mitchell | New Zealand | 782 |
| 2 | Rohit Sharma | India | 781 |
| 3 | Ibrahim Zadran | Afghanistan | 764 |
| 4 | Shubman Gill | India | 745 |
| 5 | Virat Kohli | India | 725 |
| 6 | Babar Azam | Pakistan | 722 |
| 7 | Harry Tector | Ireland | 708 |
| 8 | Shreyas Iyer | India | 700 |
| 9 | Charith Asalanka | Sri Lanka | 690 |
| 10 | Shai Hope | West Indies | 689 |
Daryl Mitchell is the New No. 1 Batter in ODI Cricket
His rise coincides with multiple batters from different countries playing exceptionally well, creating a lot of good competition among the top 10 ODI batters. Mitchell has done well enough to jump not just Rohit Sharma, but premier players like Ibrahim Zadran, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli as well.
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Mitchell now has the task of trying to maintain New Zealand’s hold atop the ODI batting rankings for the first time since the late 1970s, and although he has had a consistent and match-winning mentality while playing, he is certainly in a position to do so.