ICC T20I Bowler Rankings Update: New Leading Bowler Revealed, Dethrones Pakistani Women's Spinner
Top Performers in Women's T20I Rankings
In the latest updates from the International Cricket Council (ICC), several players have made significant strides in the Women's T20I rankings. Here's a roundup of the current standings:
Batting Rankings
- Beth Mooney (Australia): With 794 points, Mooney maintains her position at the top of the batting rankings, continuing her impressive form.
- Smriti Mandhana (India): Ranked third with 767 points, Mandhana is consistently delivering strong performances on the field.
- Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa): Wolvaardt is ranked fifth with 731 points, showing her potential as a consistent bat in the shortest format.
- Tahlia McGrath (Australia): McGrath is ranked fourth with 757 points, demonstrating her versatility as both a batter and a bowler.
- Hayley Matthews (West Indies): Matthews, who also tops the all-rounder rankings, is not far behind with 774 points.
Other notable mentions include Chamari Athapaththu of Sri Lanka (seventh with 689 points), Shafali Verma of India (ninth with 655 points), and Laura Wolvaardt of South Africa (fifth with 731 points).
Bowling Rankings
- Annabel Sutherland (Australia): Sutherland has claimed the top spot in the bowling rankings with 736 points. Her recent stellar performance against New Zealand secured her position.
- Deepti Sharma (India): Sharma, jointly ranked second, has consistently demonstrated her skills on the field with 732 points.
- Sophie Ecclestone (England): Ecclestone remains in fourth position, known for her skills in the shortest format, with 727 points.
- Sadia Iqbal (Pakistan): Iqbal, who previously held the No.1 spot, has slipped to third following Pakistan's series defeat to Ireland.
- Georgia Wareham (Australia) and Charlie Dean (England): Both bowlers are jointly ranked sixth in the ICC women's T20I bowling rankings with 704 points each.
Other notable mentions include Afy Fletcher of West Indies (eighth with 702 points), Nashra Sandhu of Pakistan (ninth with 700 points), and Nonkululeko Mlaba of South Africa (tenth with 696 points).
All-rounder Rankings
- Hayley Matthews (West Indies): Matthews continues to dominate the all-rounder rankings with 505 points.
- Amelia Kerr (New Zealand): Kerr is ranked second in the all-rounder rankings with 434 points.
Orla Prendergast of Ireland was named Player of the Series in the Ireland-Pakistan series, while Muneeba Ali of Pakistan improved to joint 32nd in the batter rankings after scoring multiple T20I tons.
Sports enthusiasts would be thrilled to know that the latest cricket news features updates on the Women's T20I rankings, showcasing the achievements of several top performers. The Sports section should also highlight the strong performances of players like Beth Mooney and Smriti Mandhana, who dominate the batting rankings, as well as Annabel Sutherland, who leads the bowling rankings. Additionally, Hayley Matthews has an impressive run in both batting and all-rounder rankings, making her a standout athlete to keep an eye on in the world of women's sports.
