Daryl Mitchell has reached the pinnacle of ODI batting, becoming the top-ranked batter in the format—a testament to his persistence and consistent performances. His impact on the game continues to grow, and his best days may still lie ahead.
In the latest ICC rankings, Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran moves up to third with 764 points, swapping places with India’s Rohit Sharma, who drops to fourth with 757.
Mitchell’s recent performances include a 219-run partnership with Glenn Phillips in New Zealand’s series-clinching win at Indore—the second-highest ODI partnership in the country’s history. Phillips, who scored 106 off 88 balls in that match, climbs 16 spots to 20th in the batting rankings and rises 14 places to joint 31st among ODI all-rounders, while Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai maintains his lead at the top.

