A fresh batch of Indian names has climbed sharply up ICC ODI Rankings, and the biggest movers are not the ones you would expect. While the headlines elsewhere focused on Test cricket, India’s white-ball performers from the recent Afghanistan series have quietly produced one of the most significant rankings shake-ups of the year.
Gill and Kishan Strengthen Their Batting Positions
Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan have both consolidated their places near the top of the ODI batting rankings following their twin centuries against Afghanistan. Gill became #2 and Ishan Kishan 21 spot upgrade to get 43th positions in ICC ODI Men’s Ranking. The pair put together a 224-run partnership in Lucknow that powered India to a mammoth total of 402, with Gill scoring 154 and Kishan following with 125 off just 79 balls.
That kind of performance does more than win a single match. It cements a player’s standing in the rankings system, which rewards consistency and big scores against international opposition over time. Both batters now sit in stronger positions heading into a packed white-ball calendar.
Arshdeep Singh Adds to India’s Bowling Depth
Arshdeep Singh has also moved up the bowling charts after a three-wicket haul in the series-sealing second ODI in Lucknow. His ability to strike at key moments throughout the Afghanistan series has been a consistent theme, and the rankings update reflects that growing reliability with the new ball.
India’s pace attack has looked deeper and more dangerous through this series, and Arshdeep’s rise is part of a broader pattern of seam bowlers benefiting from strong performances on responsive surfaces.
Prasidh Krishna Makes the Biggest Jump of All
The standout mover in the entire update belongs to a bowler who rarely grabs the headlines. Prasidh Krishna has rocketed up 34 places to reach equal 58th in the ODI bowling rankings. That kind of climb in a single update is rare and reflects just how sharply a strong series can reshape a player’s standing almost overnight.
Krishna’s rise is a reminder that rankings movement is not always about the most famous names in a squad. Consistent, disciplined performances against a determined Afghanistan side were enough to push him into territory he had not occupied before.
Washington Sundar’s All-Round Value Pays Off
Washington Sundar has climbed significantly as well, moving up 17 rungs to reach joint 71st in the ODI bowling rankings. His contributions with both bat and ball throughout the series have made him one of India’s most valuable utility players, and this rise reflects exactly that.
Sundar’s ability to control an innings with the ball while also offering reliability lower down the order continues to make him one of the more underrated figures in this current India white-ball setup.
What This Means for India Going Forward
These rankings gains tell a bigger story than just numbers on a chart. They reflect a squad quietly building depth at exactly the right time. With Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya all missing from this series for various reasons, India still managed to find performers capable of stepping up and proving themselves on the biggest stage available to them.
That depth becomes increasingly important as India head into a demanding stretch of white-ball cricket in Ireland and England. Players like Prasidh Krishna and Washington Sundar climbing the rankings gives the team management more confidence in the options available beyond the regular first-choice names.
Conclusion
This rankings update is a clear signal that India’s depth runs far deeper than the headline names suggest. Gill and Kishan continue to deliver with the bat, but it is the rise of Prasidh Krishna and Washington Sundar that tells the more interesting story. Both players have turned a strong series against Afghanistan into genuine rankings progress, and that kind of form could not be arriving at a better time for India’s busy months ahead.
