RECORD BROKEN! The 46-Year CURSE is LIFTED! Daryl Mitchell KO's Rohit Sharma for ODI World No. 1—Did He Just Snatch the Title in 22 Days?!
By Crick tv
Created at Nov 19, 2025 07:03 PM
Okay, stop scrolling. Seriously, put down whatever you're doing. Because what just dropped in the ICC ODI Rankings is honestly mind-blowing. It’s the definition of a cricket shocker!
We were all there, right? Celebrating Rohit Sharma—the GOAT—finally taking the World No. 1 crown. I mean, we thought he was securing his legacy! Well, that was fast. His reign is officially done, lasting a measly 22 days, and the culprit is New Zealand’s quiet assassin, Daryl Mitchell! This is the most viral news today!
The Peak Form That Ended a King's Reign
Look, let's give credit where it's due: Mitchell’s peak form has been absolutely ridiculous. That recent century against the West Indies? Pure masterclass. A gritty 119 off 118 balls that was enough to push him past Rohit by a hair. It was a proper match-winner innings.
But the sheer shock value of this news has us all screaming for three massive reasons:
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The Shortest Reign EVER? Rohit Sharma barely had time to celebrate before he was dethroned. In this modern era of cricket, a 22-day reign at the very top is a massive, embarrassing talking point!
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The 46-Year Barrier is SMASHED! This is the biggest historic moment nobody saw coming! Daryl Mitchell is only the SECOND New Zealander ever to hit the top spot in the Men's ODI rankings! The last time it happened? Glenn Turner, 46 years ago, way back in 1979! That’s not just a record; that’s a cricket curse broken!
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The Cruelest Twist: Here’s the drama: Mitchell picked up an injury during that century and is ruled out of the next games. Since he’ll lose precious ranking points for missing matches, this historic reign might be over almost as soon as it began! Talk about bad luck! #ToughLuck
The Burning Question: Was This Inevitable?
For years, the top spot was locked down by a few huge superstars. This ranking battle proves that consistency now trumps big names.
It's a huge milestone for New Zealand cricket, but it leaves us with the ultimate question: Did Rohit just get complacent, or was Mitchell's form simply unbeatable? And with Mitchell set to drop points, how quickly do you predict Rohit Sharma reclaims his spot and saves his legacy? The fight for ODI World No. 1 is officially ON FIRE!