ICC Rankings Update: Rohit Sharma Returns to ODI Summit, Sikandar Raza Achieves Historic T20I Feat

Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men's ODI batting rankings on Thursday, November 27, 2025, overtaking New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell following the Kiwi's absence from the final two matches of a 3-0 series sweep against the West Indies due to a groin injury. Sharma, who last held the top position earlier this year, now boasts 781 rating points, edging out Mitchell by a slim margin and underscoring his consistency as a white-ball powerhouse ahead of India's upcoming ODI series against South Africa starting December 1. This resurgence highlights Sharma's enduring impact at 38, blending aggressive strokeplay with tactical acumen that has defined his leadership in limited-overs formats.

In a historic milestone, Zimbabwe's veteran all-rounder Sikandar Raza surged to the No. 1 position in the T20I all-rounders' rankings for the first time in his 13-year international career, displacing Pakistan's Saim Ayub after a gritty all-round display in Zimbabwe's tri-series clash against Sri Lanka on November 25. The 39-year-old contributed a brisk 37 runs and bowled four economical overs in a nine-wicket defeat, propelling him to the summit with consistent performances that have kept him in the top 10 since the 2022 T20 World Cup. Raza, who topped the ODI all-rounders' list in September before slipping to second, exemplifies resilience in the shortest format, where his leg-spin and middle-order firepower have been pivotal for a resurgent Zimbabwe side.

Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc notched a career-high rating of 820 points, vaulting four places to No. 5 in the Test bowlers' rankings after his Player of the Match haul of 7/58 and 10 wickets in the Ashes opener against England in Perth. Starc's fiery spell in the first innings dismantled England's top order, marking a strong riposte to critics questioning his red-ball potency at 35 and reinforcing Australia's dominance in the ongoing series. This ascent places him behind leaders like India's Jasprit Bumrah and Kagiso Rabada, while Bangladesh's Taijul Islam climbed four spots to 15th following his side's 217-run victory over Ireland in Mirpur.

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The latest ICC rankings update, reflecting performances up to November 26, also saw notable movements across formats. In ODIs, New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra advanced to 12th, and Devon Conway leaped 11 places to 31st, while West Indies skipper Shai Hope rose two spots to eighth on the back of an unbeaten century. Pakistan's T20I contingent continued its upward trajectory, with Sahibzada Farhan gaining eight positions to fourth among batters and Babar Azam climbing five to 29th after a recent half-century. Mohammad Nawaz jumped to seventh in T20I all-rounders, buoyed by the tri-series exploits.

In Test cricket, Australia's Travis Head rocketed four places to sixth among batters courtesy of his match-winning Ashes knock, while England's Ollie Pope improved to 24th. The Bangladesh trio of Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, and Mominul Haque all advanced after their emphatic win over Ireland. Among all-rounders, England's Ben Stokes edged up to second behind India's Ravindra Jadeja, who retains the top spot. New Zealand's ODI bowlers Mitchell Santner (up one to sixth) and Matt Henry (joint 10th) benefited from the West Indies clean sweep.

These shifts come at a dynamic juncture in the international calendar, with the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on the horizon—where Sharma serves as ambassador—and the Ashes intensifying Australia's campaign. Raza's ascent marks a rare triumph for associate nations, inspiring underdogs, while Starc's peak form signals Australia's bowling depth. As rankings evolve weekly, they not only reward recent heroics but also set the tone for bilateral series and global events, keeping fans and selectors on their toes in cricket's ever-competitive landscape.

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