The power hitter pair have soared higher in the MRF Tires ICC Men’s ODI Rankings while the veteran pacer is on the verge of number one in the bowling rankings. Quinton de Kock, Rohit Sharma and Trent Boult have reached the top of the men’s ODI player rankings in the latest update.
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The devastating performances of South Africa opener de Kock and India captain Rohit in the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup propelled the duo higher in the ODI rankings. De Kock started the tournament with back-to-back tons but missed the opportunity to move even closer to first place when he was dismissed for 20 and forced South Africa’s decider by taking 4/8 against the Netherlands.
However, the South African wicketkeeper-batter moved up three places to third in the ODI rankings, ahead of teammate Rassie van der Dussen in fourth place. Rohit made an even bigger jump from five places to sixth after scoring 131 against Afghanistan and then backed it up with a commanding 86 from 63 balls against arch-rivals Pakistan.
Afghanistan international Rahmanullah Gurbaz (up 19 places to 18th) and Netherlands captain Scott Edwards (up 16 places to 27th) also moved up the rankings after superb innings inspired each of their teams to shock victories.
Cricket World Cup Sparks Shakeup in ODI Rankings
In the latest ICC ODI rankings, Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam has surged ahead, amassing 836 ranking points and extending his lead by 18 points. Young Indian batsman Shubman Gill maintains his second-place position, making a strong start to the Cricket World Cup despite overcoming illness, scoring 12 runs against Pakistan.
New Zealand’s formidable pacer, Trent Boult, is now in striking distance of the coveted top spot in the ODI bowling rankings. Boult, after a remarkable performance against Bangladesh, has climbed to within one point of the current leader, Josh Hazlewood, boasting 660 ranking points. His prowess was evident as he dismissed Litton Das with the very first ball of the match, setting Bangladesh on the back foot. Boult concluded the game with figures of 2/45 and notched up his 200th ODI wicket by dismissing Thohid Hridoy.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam climbed to 836 ranking points and increased his lead in the ODI rankings to 18 points. India youngster Shubman Gill remains in second place after overcoming illness to begin his Cricket World Cup campaign with 12 runs against Pakistan.
New Zealand pacer Boult is within striking distance of the top spot in the ODI bowling rankings after a devastating performance against Bangladesh. Boult trails current leader Josh Hazlewood by just one point (660 ranking points) after moving up one place in the latest rankings update.
Boult Strikes Early in Crucial Cricket World Cup Encounter
The 34-year-old caught Litton Das with the first ball of the match to immediately put Bangladesh on the brink of the recent Cricket World Cup match. Boult finished with 2/45 against Bangladesh after also dismissing Thohid Hridoy for his 200th ODI wicket.
The left-arm fast-spinner has an impressive record at the Cricket World Cup, being tied for joint leading wicket-taker with Australia’s Mitchell Starc in 2015 with 22 scalps. Boult also finished the 2019 tournament among the top 10 wicket-takers, claiming 17 victims.
Afghan magician Rashid Khan moved up two places to fourth in the bowling rankings, while South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj moved up seven places to joint fifth with Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
Among the quicks, India’s Jasprit Bumrah (up seven places) and South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada (up one place) are up to 14th, while Lungi Ngidi is up six places to 16th. Bangladesh veteran Shakib Al Hasan is ranked number one in the ODI all-rounder rankings with 343 ranking points.
A fast start to the Cricket World Cup has helped New Zealand spinner Mitchell Santner move up one spot to sixth. Glenn Maxwell’s impressive performance with the ball at the Cricket World Cup has lifted his position three places to eighth in the all-rounders rankings.
Netherlands beat South Africa with shock ICC Cricket World Cup win
The Netherlands beat an in-form South Africa by 38 runs to win their first match of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup in Dharamsala. The Netherlands displayed stunning tight bowling and powerful late-innings hitting to beat South Africa by 38 runs at the ICC World Cup 2023 in Dharamsala on Tuesday.
Playing on a pitch of variable bounce at the HPCA Stadium in the middle of the Himalayas, the Dutch set the Proteas a target of 246 runs thanks to two big partnerships at the end of their innings. South Africa started the chase cautiously and lost their first wicket for 36 runs in the eighth over when their in-form opener Quinton de Kock fell to Colin Ackermann.
It led to a flurry of wickets for the determined Dutch as they removed South Africa captain Themba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen and Aiden Markram in the space of 26 balls in eight runs. However, veteran spinner Roelof van der Merwe and medium pacer Paul van Meekeren took two wickets each as the Dutch stemmed the flow of runs with tight lines and crisp fielding.
Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller gave hope to the South African fans with a 45-run partnership but both fell to pacer Logan van Beek. Tailmen Keshav Maharaj and Lungi Ngidi held on for a 41-run partnership but Bas de Liede took the final wicket to hand the Netherlands another famous World Cup victory and South Africa a shock defeat.
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Captain Scott Edwards Leads Netherlands to Thrilling Victory
De Liede was the leading wicket-taker for the Dutch with three from eight overs. Earlier, the Netherlands looked set to go out narrowly when they lost four wickets for 50 runs in 15 overs, but a brilliant half-century from their captain Scott Edwards and late success from Van der Merwe and Aryan Dutt saw them crash out. from 140-7 in 34 overs to 245-8 in 43 overs in the rain-shortened match.
Edwards scored 78 off 69 balls with 10 fours and a six, much to the delight of the Dutch crowd. With this victory, the Netherlands earned their first two points in the tournament after three matches. But, they will take on a weakened Sri Lanka team on Saturday, October 21, in their fourth match. Meanwhile, South Africa retain four points after three matches. Their next match is against Bangladesh on Tuesday, October 24.
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