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Virat Kohli is edging closer to reclaiming the No.1 position in the ICC ODI rankings, and this series against New Zealand could be his chance.
Kohli missed his 54th ODI century by just 7 runs in the opening match, but his recent form has put him in contention for another major milestone.
At 37, Kohli has been in excellent touch since the Australia series, scoring heavily and rising steadily in the ODI rankings.
Rohit Sharma leads the ODI rankings with 781 points, while Kohli sits second with 773 points. The gap between the two is just 8 points heading into the remaining games.
New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell is also in the race with 766 points, which means strong performances from him could affect both Rohit and Kohli in the rankings.
With two ODIs left (Jan 14 in Rajkot and Jan 18 in Indore) and India leading 1-0, Kohli reaching No.1 is possible. It depends on his runs, Rohit’s form, and Mitchell’s performances. The ranking battle is wide open.
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