The latest update from the International Cricket Council (ICC) official batting rankings reveals a striking image: India’s top four ODI batters: Shubman Gill (-16 points), Shreyas Iyer (-13), Virat Kohli (-12) and Rohit Sharma (-11), have all suffered double-digit point losses. The slump comes hot on the heels of a weak outing in the opening match of their Australia tour, where all did not go to plan.

First ODI: Rain, early wickets and a chase under control

On 19 October 2025, at Optus Stadium in Perth, India and Australia collided in the first of a three-match ODI series. Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first. The match was repeatedly interrupted by rain and was eventually reduced to a 26-over-a-side contest. India’s innings got off to a disastrous start. Gill was dismissed e

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