Web desk: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the latest women’s ICC women’s ODI rankings, bringing several notable changes.
Pakistan’s Sidra Amin has moved up one spot from 13th to 12th, while her fellow Nashra Sandhu has broken into the top ten for the first time.
India’s Smriti Mandhana continues to dominate the batting charts. This has further strengthened her position at the top.
Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner has climbed to second place, followed by South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt in third.
Among bowlers, England’s Sophie Ecclestone retains her top ranking, while Australia’s Alana King has jumped five places to secure the second spot.
The ICC Women’s ODI Rankings
Smriti Mandhana has strengthened her position as the No. 1 batter in women’s ODI cricket after impressive performances at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.
The Indian opener scored 109 against New Zealand and an unbeaten 34 against Bangladesh. Reaching a career-best rating of 828 points.
This is nearly 100 points ahead of Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner, who moved to second place after her unbeaten century against England.
South Africa’s captain, Laura Wolvaardt, has broken into the top three of the ICC Women’s ODI Rankings. She has given strong performances at the World Cup and scored 90 and 31 in recent matches.
England’s Amy Jones also entered the top 10. She climbed four places to ninth with 656 rating points.
Australia’s Annabel Sutherland made the biggest leap among the top 40 players. She has surged past 16 spots to 16th after her consistently all-around performances.
Spin has played a major role in the tournament. This is reflected in the latest rankings update.
England’s Sophie Ecclestone continues to dominate the bowling charts with 747 points. However, she faces a new challenge from Australia’s leg-spinner Alana King, observers say.
King moved up to second following her seven-wicket haul against South Africa.
For Pakistan, Sidra Ameen slipped one spot to 12th. Nashra Sandhu also achieved a career milestone by entering the top 10 for the first time.
