ICC Women’s ODI Rankings: Smriti Mandhana and Alanna King regain top spot | Read
In the latest change in the international women’s cricket scene, International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled its updated rankings, highlighting a significant shift in dominance. tuesday update Australia And India The high-octane performance of the ongoing multi-format series between ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Shows matches. The two names have reached the pinnacle of their respective categories, signaling a new chapter for Indian and Australian cricket as they consolidate their positions among the game’s elite.
Smriti Mandhana and Alana King become No. 1 in ICC women’s ODI rankings
India key star opener Smriti Mandhana by ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings Has regained the number 1 spot in. With a current rating of 790, Mandhana’s steady form—with scores of 58 and 31 in the last week—South Africa of Laura Wolvaardt It was enough to leave it behind. Mandhana’s return to the top is a testament to the continuity in her order, while the Proteas skipper will continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming matches. New Zealand which are scheduled to take place this March.
On the bowling front, Australia’s leg-spin sensation alana king has achieved a career milestone by topping the charts. King (775 points) ended Sophie Ecclestone’s reign as the world’s leading ODI bowler for almost four years. His rise was driven by an impressive week, where he led the Australian attack, taking seven wickets at an average of 16.71. His excellent performance of 4/33 in the third ODI against India was crucial in ensuring a massive 185-run win for the hosts, further cementing his status as a big match player.
Ranking changes and other rising stars
Apart from the headliners, the chart saw significant changes following the conclusion of various international series. Famous alyssa healy Gave a fairy tale farewell to the ODI format, scoring 158 runs off 98 balls against India in his final match. The Australian captain finished fourth (744) in the batting rankings, creating a void that was filled by young talents such as georgia vole Trying to fill. Woll himself made a huge jump of 23 places to 34th after an excellent series average of 54.
- Australian dominance: Australia now boasts five bowlers in the top eight, including Ashley Gardner (3rd), Annabel Sutherland (5th), megan shutt (7th), and kim garth (8th) are included.
- Allrounder Excellence: Gardner remains the undisputed queen of all-rounders, rated 516 is, which west indies of Haley Matthews It is almost 100 points ahead of.
- Indian perseverance: Despite the series defeat, the Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur Re-entered the top 10 of batsmen, moving up four places to 9th after three consecutive 25+ scores.
Significant gains were also seen in the T20I rankings, where New Zealand of amelia kirk by zimbabwe Entered the top 10 (8th) after a strong performance against. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s fatima sana She continues her rise in the all-rounder category, moving up five places to 15th after showcasing her power-hitting ability. These rankings set a competitive stage for the upcoming international calendar as the 2026 season progresses.
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