ICC Rankings: Indian Stars Plummet After Perth ODI

A stark reality has hit India’s elite ODI batting quartet following their recent performance in Perth. Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma have all seen their ICC rankings drop by double-digit figures after the first ODI against Australia. The match, held on October 19, 2025, at Optus Stadium, was severely affected by rain, leading to a 26-over contest. India’s batting order struggled immensely from the outset. Shubman Gill’s early departure and Virat Kohli’s maiden ODI duck in Australia contributed to a top-order collapse, leaving India with just 136/9. Australia then secured a convincing seven-wicket victory. The International Cricket Council’s latest rankings reflect this poor showing, with Gill losing 16 points, Iyer 13, Kohli 12, and Sharma 11. These ranking points are crucial indicators of form and success, and their significant decline highlights the pressure now on the Indian team to regroup and perform in the upcoming fixtures of the series.