Rohit Sharma scored 131 runs against Afghanistan and then dominated Pakistan with a flawless...
Digital Desk: India skipper Rohit Sharma advanced to sixth place in the ICC ODI batters' rating on Wednesday, owing to his dominant performance in the ongoing World Cup at home.
Rohit scored 131 runs against Afghanistan and followed it up with an immaculate 86 from 63 balls against arch-rival Pakistan to be one of the tournament's in-form batters.
Quinton de Kock of South Africa jumped three spots to third following back-to-back World Cup tonnes (100 against Sri Lanka and 109 against Australia), passing teammate Rassie van der Dussen in fourth.
De Kock squandered an opportunity to get closer to the top after being dismissed for 20 against the Netherlands.
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has increased his rating to 836 points, extending his lead in the ODI batting rankings to 18 points.
Shubman Gill of India maintained in second place after overcoming illness to begin his World Cup campaign with 12 runs against Pakistan, while King Virat Kohli held on to ninth place.
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