India’s Deepti Sharma has made significant strides in the ICC Women’s ODI rankings, climbing to fifth in the bowling category, while Smriti Mandhana retained her position as the top batter, earning a career-high rating after an outstanding series against Australia.
Mandhana’s Stellar Performance and Career-Best Rating
Mandhana was in top form during the three-match home series against Australia, where she scored two centuries. Despite Australia winning the series 2-1 ahead of the 2025 World Cup, Mandhana’s incredible performances helped her achieve a career-high rating of 818, maintaining her lead at the top of the batters’ rankings.
Deepti Sharma’s Rise in the Bowling Rankings
Deepti Sharma’s impressive performances with the ball against Australia moved her up to the fifth position in the ICC Women’s ODI bowling rankings, with 651 points. Her two-wicket hauls in the series were key to her rise. South African pacer Ayabonga Khaka also saw a jump, climbing to 15th with 548 points following her 2/36 against Pakistan.
Other Notable Rankings Movements
- Tazmin Brits: The South African batter surged to 6th in the ICC rankings, achieving 669 points after scoring back-to-back unbeaten centuries in the Proteas’ series win against Pakistan.
- Sidra Amin: Pakistan’s Sidra Amin moved up 10 spots to 13th, following scores of 121*, 122, and 50* in the series, with a career-high rating of 636 points.
- Beth Mooney: Australia’s Beth Mooney advanced to 3rd with 727 points, although Mandhana still leads the rankings by a considerable margin.
- Kranti Gaud: India’s Kranti Gaud saw a significant rise, moving up 23 spots to 39th.
- Georgia Voll & Natalia Pervaiz: Australia’s Georgia Voll climbed 28 spots to 61st, while Pakistan’s Natalia Pervaiz surged 54 spots outside the top 100 after a half-century in the second ODI.
All-Rounder Rankings: Kapp and McGrath Shine
South Africa’s Marizanne Kapp moved to second in the ICC Women’s ODI all-rounder rankings, surpassing Hayley Matthews after a stellar performance with both bat and ball. Kapp’s century and two-wicket haul in consecutive matches played a significant role in her rise. Australia’s Tahlia McGrath also made a nine-spot jump to 30th with a consistent series with the ball.
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