Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli, India’s formidable top-four ODI batsmen, have experienced a significant dip in their ICC batting rankings. Each has lost double-digit points following a disappointing performance in the first ODI against Australia in Perth. This downturn comes as a direct consequence of a challenging outing on October 19, 2025, at Optus Stadium. The match, reduced to 26 overs per side due to rain, saw India’s top order falter, with early wickets and a collapse resulting in a modest total of 136/9. Gill was dismissed early, and Virat Kohli recorded a rare duck on Australian soil. Australia comfortably chased down the revised target, winning by seven wickets. The substantial point deductions for Gill (-16), Iyer (-13), Kohli (-12), and Sharma (-11) underscore the importance of consistent form, especially on the international stage. This ranking slide puts added pressure on the Indian batting lineup as they head into the remainder of the three-match series, demanding a swift recovery to regain lost ground.
