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Asia Cup 2023: 5 Batsmen Who Can Topple Babar Azam As World No 1 ODI Batter

Pakistan can Babar Azam cannot put a foot wrong in ODIs right now. The star of Pakistani batting lineup is on top of the ODI world rankings. In this story, we are telling you about five batters who can topple him from the top stop in the next two months that sees two big tournaments: Asia Cup 2023 and ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023

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Updated:Sep 06, 2023, 10:02 PM IST

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Babar Azam is World No 1

In latest ICC ODI rankings, Pakistan captain Babar Azam continues to sit at the top. He has 882 points. His 151 vs Nepal had certainly helped his side register a dominant show in Asia Cup opener.

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Virat Kohli

India batting maestro Virat Kohli has slipped to number 10 in the rankings but he is surely someone who can raise his game and get to the top quickly.

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Imam-ul-Haq

Babar's own teammate Imam-ul-Haq is also a huge candidate for the No 1 spot in the rankings. He struck a fine half-century in Super 4 clash of Asia Cup 2023 vs Bangladesh. He currently has 732 points and needs consistent run to reach the top spot.

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Shubman Gill

India's emerging batting star Shubman Gill is another contender who can take the top spot in the ODI batting rankings. He is currently the World No 3 in ODIs with 750 points.

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Rohit Sharma

India captain Rohit Sharma is World No 11 in ODIs. He has 690 points. Do not count out in big tournaments.

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Rassie van der Dussen

The South African middle order batter Rassie van de Dussen has been a consistent performer for Proteas men for a long time now. He has 777 points and is currently on 2nd spot in the ICC Men's ODI batting rankings.