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Virat Kohli has returned to form in Champions Trophy 2025.

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The 36-year-old has smashed a century vs Pakistan, and a knock of 84 vs Australia, taking India to victory.

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This has helped Kohli rise up the ICC rankings for ODI batters.

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Kohli has gone up from No. 5 to No. 4 in the latest rankings, replacing India captain Rohit Sharma.

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Kohli is now on a rating of 747. He's eyeing the No. 1 spot, occupied by India opener Shubman Gill (791).

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Top 5:

1. Shubman Gill
2. Babar Azam
3. Heinrich Klaasen
4. Virat Kohli
5. Rohit Sharma

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