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ICC Batsmen Rankings: Celebrating the Maestros of Cricket's Batting Domain
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ICC Batsmen Rankings: Celebrating the Maestros of Cricket's Batting Domain

ICC ranking is a table where the international cricketers are ranked on the basis of the point base system. Cricketers are rated on a scale of 0 to 100 points. ICC ranking differs for bowlers and batters. Additionally, it also varies as per the format of cricket.

How the Player Ranking Is Determined?

The rankings are calculated using a complex points system that takes into account various factors, including:

 Performance: The most significant factor is the player's performance in recent matches. The ICC assigns a certain number of points to each player based on their individual performances, such as runs scored, wickets taken, and catches or stumpings made.

 Strength of opposition: The quality of the opposition team is also considered. Performing well against stronger teams is rewarded with more points compared to performances against weaker teams.

 Player's career performance: The ICC also considers a player's overall career performance and assigns additional points based on achievements and consistency over time.

 Weightage: Different formats of the game are given different weightage. Test matches generally carry more weightage compared to ODIs and T20Is, as they are considered the pinnacle of the sport.

 The ICC updates the rankings regularly, typically after each match or series, and the points are adjusted accordingly. The rankings are available for public viewing on the ICC's official website, allowing fans and experts to assess and compare the performances of different players across teams and formats

Top 5 Batsmen in ICC ODI Ranking

Babar Azam

This Pakistani Batsman stands in the number one position with an overall rating of 777 and the latest ODI ranking of 886.

Rassie van der Dussen

This batsman hails from South Africa and stood at number two in the ICC ODI ranking. He has a total 777 rating.

Fakhar Zaman

This left-hand batsman hails from Pakistan with an overall rating of 755 in the ICC ODI ranking.

Imam-ul-Haq

This batsman hails from Pakistan and stood at number four with an overall rating of 745 in the ICC ODI ranking.

Shubman Gill

This young batsman hails from India and holds the top fifth position in the ICC ODI test ranking with a rating of 738.

Top 5 Batsmen in ICC T20 Rating

Suryakumar Yadav

This Pakistani batsman holds the number one position in the ICC T20 ranking. He comprises an overall 906 rating.

Mohammad Rizwan

He hails from Pakistan and stood in second position in the ICC T20 ranking with an overall rating of 811.

Babar Azam

This batsman is from Pakistan and stood at number three in the ICC ODI ranking with an overall rating of 756.

Aiden Markram

With an overall rating of 748, this batsman from South Africa stood at number fourth in the ICC T20 ranking. 

Rilee Rossouw

This batsman hails from South Africa and stood at number fifth position with a rating of 724. 

Conclusive Remarks

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