Champions Trophy 2025: Over the Top! Shubman Gill Breaks the Wall, Tops the ICC ODI Rankings Before First Match, Game Changer for India?

Champions Trophy 2025 has commenced and New Zealand is playing against Pakistan at their home ground. However, right before the start of the mega tournament, Shubman Gill gave a shocker to the hosting nation. Yes, by saying goodbye to Babar Azam from the top spot in the ICC ODI Rankings. Let's take a look.

Champions Trophy 2025: Ahead of First Match of India, Shubman Gill Brings Smile on Indian's Faces

Power vice-captain who was being questioned for his position in the Champions Trophy 2025 team has recently proved his worth. After knocking England left and right in the IND vs ENG series, Shubman is now the top ODI Batter in the world. Giving Babar Azam a goodbye, Shubman Gill has finally got what he was craving. Followed by Babar is Indian captain Rohit Sharma followed by South Africa's Heinrich Klassen and NZ's Daryl Mitchell. Talking about the game-changing plan, well, definitely, Shubman Gill is a better batsman than most of the youngsters in the team, if the format in question is ODI. His patience and ability to knock versatile shots result in a positive impact on the team. Now, topping the ICC ODI Rankings will definitely boost his and Indian team's confidence. 

INDIA is Also On The Top! Record-Breaking Power for Champions Trophy 2025 

Apart from Shubman Gill's ODI top-ranking team India is also nowhere behind. India is leading both ODI and T20I races at the ICC Rankings. Indian team is currently first in the ODI format followed by Australia and the hosting nation of Champions Trophy 2025 Pakistan. India will begin its Champions Trophy run in Dubai tomorrow against Bangladesh as they are in the same group as Pakistan and New Zealand who are playing today. 

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