Dubai – Indian opener Smriti Mandhana has risen to the second spot in the ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings following an impressive performance in the recently concluded series against Ireland. Mandhana, the only Indian player in the top 10, showcased her class by scoring 135 runs in the third ODI, along with knocks of 41 and 73 in the first two matches.
With 738 rating points, the 28-year-old trails South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt, who retains the top position. Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu holds the third spot in the rankings.
Indian Players in ICC Rankings
Jemimah Rodrigues made significant progress after scoring her maiden ODI century in the second match against Ireland. She climbed two places to secure the 17th position. Meanwhile, Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, who missed the series, remains at the 15th spot.
All-rounder Deepti Sharma also advanced in the rankings. She now holds the sixth position among ODI all-rounders with 344 points, while Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner tops the list. Gardner, who had a stellar Ashes series, displaced South Africa’s Marizanne Kapp to take the top spot.
In the bowling rankings, led by England’s Sophie Ecclestone, Deepti improved to fourth with 680 points, reinforcing her position as one of the top bowlers in women’s cricket.
Gardner’s Remarkable Form
Ashleigh Gardner’s exceptional performances in the Ashes series have propelled her to new career heights. The Australian all-rounder scored her maiden ODI century against England, smashing a 102-run knock off 100 balls in Hobart. In addition, Gardner delivered a Player-of-the-Match performance in the first ODI at North Sydney Oval, claiming three wickets for 19 runs in 6.1 overs and scoring an unbeaten 42 off 44 balls.
These contributions have helped Gardner climb to a career-high 469 points in the all-rounder rankings, giving her a 25-point lead over Kapp. Gardner also broke into the top 10 batters’ rankings, achieving a career-best 648 points.
With Mandhana’s consistent performances and Deepti’s rise in multiple rankings, India continues to make its mark on the global stage, while Gardner’s dominance cements Australia’s stronghold in women’s cricket.
