New Delhi: The most recent update to the ICC Mens ODI Batting Rankings released on March 4 2025 brings fresh excitement as Virat Kohli continues to shine! The Indian batting star has moved ahead of captain Rohit Sharma now holding the fourth position. Kohlis consistent brilliance in high-pressure situations has once again put him in the spotlight. Meanwhile Shubman Gill maintains his hold at the top spot affirming his dominance as the leading ODI batter globally. Kohlis surge in the rankings was driven by his remarkable 84-run performance in the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal against Australia which helped push him up. Despite his consistent form Rohit has dropped to the fifth position adding an interesting layer to the competition for ODI supremacy among Indias elite batters. ICC ODI Batting Rankings (Updated: March 4 2025):      Rank           Player          Team         Ratings          1     Shubman Gill           India             791          2      Babar Azam         Pakistan             770          3   Heinrich Klaasen       South Africa             760          4       Virat Kohli          India             747          5     Rohit Sharma          India             745          6     Harry Tector         Ireland             713          7    Daryl Mitchell      New Zealand             705          8    Shreyas Iyer          India             702          9  Charith Asalanka        Sri Lanka             694         10    Ibrahim Zadran       Afghanistan             676 At the age of 36 Virat Kohli continues to show why he is a formidable force in ODI cricket. His recent rise in the rankings reaching 747 rating points came after an exceptional performance in the intense ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal against Australia. Kohli’s consistency and relentless pursuit of runs ensure his place among the worlds top players though his career-high rating of 909 points achieved in 2018 against England at Headingley still stands as a remarkable milestone. Kohlis ascension to the fourth spot sees him overtake Rohit Sharma who now holds the fifth position with 745 points. Despite a solid tournament Rohit’s ranking has slipped due to Kohli’s brilliance pushing him ahead. While Kohli and Rohit fight for dominance within the Indian team Shubman Gill continues to reign at the top of the ICC ODI rankings. The young opener in exceptional form remains at No. 1 with 791 points. His career-high rating of 847 points was set against Australia in Indore in 2023 and he remains a strong figure for the next generation of cricket. Pakistans Babar Azam a former No. 1 batter holds second place with 770 points maintaining his high level of play. Just behind him is South Africas Heinrich Klaasen who climbed into third place with 760 points his best-ever ranking following a series of superb performances. There were significant movements further down the top 10 as well. Indias Shreyas Iyer rose to eighth with 702 points after a solid performance in the Champions Trophy. Sri Lankas Charith Asalanka (ninth 694 points) and Afghanistans Ibrahim Zadran (tenth 676 points) made their way into the top 10. Zadrans remarkable jump of 13 places stands out as one of the biggest stories in this rankings update. His vital contributions to Afghanistans campaign played a crucial role in propelling him to his highest-ever ranking.