India Vice-Captain Smriti Mandhana slipped one place to fifth in the latest ICC Women’s T20I batting rankings released on Tuesday. Despite the drop, she remains among the most consistent performers in women’s cricket and continues to feature in the top tier of global batters. The update reflects recent performances across international bilateral series. The rankings are issued by the International Cricket Council based on ongoing match performances and statistical form.
India all-rounder Deepti Sharma moved up to fourth place in the bowling rankings, marking one of the key positives for India in the latest update. Her rise comes after consistent spells with the ball in recent T20I outings. Deepti remains one of India’s most reliable spin-bowling options and also contributes significantly with the bat. Her improved ranking places her among the leading bowlers heading into upcoming global fixtures.
India Captain Harmanpreet Kaur made a return to the top 10 batters, climbing one spot to 10th with 646 rating points. Her position improved after scoring 169 runs in the recent series against South Africa, showcasing her value in pressure situations. Wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh also moved up two places to 22nd, reflecting steady improvement in her T20I form. These changes highlight India’s overall positive movement in the batting charts.
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South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt was one of the biggest movers in the rankings, climbing to third place with a career-best 786 points. She is now just two points behind second-placed Beth Mooney and 29 points behind top-ranked Georgia Voll. Wolvaardt delivered a dominant series performance, scoring 330 runs, including a blistering unbeaten 92 off 56 balls. Her form helped South Africa secure a 4-1 series win.
In the bowling rankings, Pakistan spinner Sadia Iqbal continues to hold the top position, maintaining her dominance among T20I bowlers. Deepti Sharma now shares fourth place with South Africa’s Nonkululeko Mlaba, both showing strong performances ahead of upcoming tournaments. The competition among top bowlers remains extremely tight with small rating gaps separating the leaders. These rankings indicate a highly competitive phase in women’s T20I cricket.
India’s young spinner Shree Charani also made significant progress, rising 12 places to reach a career-best 11th position. Her rise came after an impactful two-wicket performance in the series finale against South Africa in Benoni. In the ODI rankings, several Bangladesh players, including Nigar Sultana and Sobhana Mostary, made notable gains. Bowlers Nahida Akter and Marufa Akter also improved, while Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu and Harshitha Samarawickrama registered upward movement across categories.
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