Smriti Mandhana shines in ICC rankings, becomes number one batsman in ODI

By Samira Vishwas On Dec 17, 2025

However, there was no change in Mandhana’s rating points this week and she remained at 811 points, but Wolvaardt had to suffer the loss. In the match played against Ireland, Wolvaardt could score only 31 runs, due to which her rating points fell from 814 to 806. For this reason Mandhana was successful in becoming number 1 again.

Many players from South Africa and Ireland have also made good improvements in the latest ICC women’s ODI rankings. According to the official website of ICC, South Africa defeated Ireland by seven wickets in the first ODI of the series played in East London. In this match, Sune Luus and Miane Smit scored brilliant half-centuries and the team achieved the target of 210 runs in just 37 overs.

Due to his excellent performance, Sune Luus gained in the ranking of batsmen. She has jumped five places to reach joint 31st position. Apart from this, he also made a huge jump of 10 places in the list of all-rounders and is now at 33rd position. Ireland’s Arlene Kelly, Cara Murray and Laura Delaney also improved the bowlers’ list. At the same time, South African fast bowler Tumi Sekhukhune jumped seven places in the bowlers’ rankings by taking two wickets in the first match and has now reached 78th position.