Virat Kohli is on the brink of reclaiming the World No.1 spot in ICC ODI batting rankings following another masterclass innings against New Zealand, underlining his remarkable consistency and elite fitness levels.
Kohli’s fluent 93-run knock helped India take a 1–0 lead in the ODI series, and capped an extraordinary run that has seen him score 469 runs in his last five ODIs at an astonishing average of over 150. This surge has allowed him to close an eight-point gap and edge past teammate Rohit Sharma in the latest rankings update.
Cricket experts and former players believe Kohli’s form mirrors his vintage “chase-master” era, where composure, precision, and hunger defined his batting. Former India captain Mohammad Kaif recently remarked that Kohli’s discipline and fitness could see him represent India all the way till the 2031 World Cup.
Fans across the country have erupted in celebration. One admirer reportedly spent ₹15 lakh on a customised gold iPhone case engraved with Kohli’s image, reflecting the unmatched devotion the former India skipper commands.
As India prepares for the day-night ODI in Rajkot, all eyes remain on Kohli — not just for the rankings milestone, but for yet another reminder of why he continues to be one of the greatest batters of the modern era.
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