The ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup has caused a major reshuffle in the ICC Women’s ODI Rankings, with centurions Tazmin Brits, Sophie Devine, and Ashleigh Gardner surging up the charts. Indian opener Smriti Mandhana continues to hold the No. 1 spot, but her cushion at the top has become slimmer after a slow start to the tournament.
Mandhana Still Ahead, But Rivals Are Gaining Ground
Despite a dip in form in the opening matches, Smriti Mandhana still enjoys a comfortable lead in the batting rankings. However, brilliant knocks from several players in the early stages have brought them within striking distance of the Indian star.
Brits and Gardner Hit New Milestones
South Africa’s Tazmin Brits extended her rich vein of form with a century against New Zealand on Monday. Her efforts pushed her two places up to fourth, a personal best. Meanwhile, Ashleigh Gardner rocketed seven places to fifth, also reaching a career-high rating after her impactful performance, according to the ICC.
“They are not the only players to reach new career-high marks this week, with New Zealand veteran Sophie Devine (up seven spots to eighth) and Pakistan left-hander Sidra Amin (up three rungs to equal 10th) also achieving their best ratings following their own good start to the Women’s World Cup.”
Devine and Amin Break Through the Rankings
New Zealand’s experienced campaigner Sophie Devine has been rewarded for her consistent form, jumping seven places to eighth. Pakistan’s Sidra Amin also made a mark, moving three places to joint-10th after a strong opening to her campaign.
Minor Movement in the Bowling Chart
The bowling rankings saw limited changes, with Sophie Ecclestone maintaining her dominance. South Africa’s Marizanne Kapp and Australia’s Alana King advanced one spot each to fifth and seventh respectively. Outside the top 10, Nonkululeko Mlaba surged six places to 13th, while Australia’s Annabel Sutherland climbed nine spots to 14th — both setting new personal records.
Gardner Stays on Top Among All-Rounders
In the all-rounder rankings, Ashleigh Gardner continues to reign supreme, reaching another career-best rating thanks to her all-round brilliance against New Zealand.
“Teammate Kim Garth also excelled in that match against New Zealand as she rose four places to 18th on the same list for ODI all-rounders, while Devine jumped one spot to ninth following her hot start with the bat at the World Cup.”
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