India’s star batsmen are feeling the impact of their recent ODI struggles, with Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma all experiencing significant drops in the ICC batting rankings. The catalyst for this decline was a disappointing performance in the opening ODI against Australia in Perth on October 19, 2025. Persistent rain reduced the match to a mere 26 overs per side, and India’s top order failed to adapt. The team suffered a significant collapse, losing crucial wickets early, including Gill’s dismissal and Kohli’s rare duck on Australian soil. They could only muster 136/9, a total Australia chased down with ease, securing a seven-wicket win. Consequently, Gill has shed 16 ranking points, Iyer 13, Kohli 12, and Sharma 11. This dip in points serves as a wake-up call, emphasizing the immediate need for India’s batting lineup to find form and resilience in the remaining matches of the series.
