The latest ICC batting rankings show a concerning trend for India’s leading ODI batsmen. Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma have all seen their points tally decrease by double digits following a challenging first ODI against Australia in Perth. The match, played on October 19, 2025, at Optus Stadium, was plagued by rain and reduced to 26 overs. India’s batting lineup faltered under pressure, with a shaky start that included Gill’s early dismissal and Kohli’s first-ever ODI duck in Australia, leading to a score of 136/9. Australia achieved the target with a comfortable seven-wicket victory. This performance has directly impacted the players’ rankings, with Gill losing 16 points, Iyer 13, Kohli 12, and Sharma 11. Such significant drops highlight the critical nature of performance under pressure and the importance of regaining form quickly for the remainder of the series.
