Women's T20I rankings update: Leading ODI batswoman enters top three positions
In a thrilling turn of events, Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana has climbed to third place in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women's T20I rankings, following her exceptional performance in a series against England.
Mandhana's match-winning 112 in the series opener on June 28 in Nottingham has catapulted her to a career-best 771 rating points, surpassing Australia's Tahlia McGrath who currently holds the fourth position with 736 points.
At the top, Beth Mooney of Australia remains the undisputed leader with 794 rating points. West Indies captain Hayley Matthews, who still leads the women's T20I all-rounder rankings with 505 points, trails closely behind in second place with 774 points.
The latest rankings also see Australia's Annabel Sutherland closing in on the bowling rankings lead with 736 points. The top four, based on available data, are as follows:
| Rank | Player | Country | Points | |-------|------------------|-------------|--------| | 1 | Beth Mooney | Australia | 794 | | 2 | Hayley Matthews | West Indies | 774 | | 3 | Smriti Mandhana | India | 771 | | 4 | Tahlia McGrath | Australia | 736 |
It is worth noting that South Africa's Nadine de Klerk has risen one spot to break into the top ten of women's T20I all-rounders with 234 rating points. Nashra Sandhu and Georgia Wareham are tied at ninth place among bowlers, with 704 rating points each.
England pacer Lauren Bell, on the other hand, has achieved a career-best fourth spot with 3-27 in the match. Mandhana's century powered India to a 97-run victory over England.
Meanwhile, Mandhana's opening partner, Shafali Varma, has also seen a rise, climbing one spot to 13th after her 20-run knock in the same match. Mandhana, who is currently the No.1 batter in women's ODIs, has now entered the top three of the women's T20I rankings.
For the complete top 10 list, including exact names and countries beyond the top 5, the ICC’s official rankings page would provide full details. The rankings serve as a testament to the growing prowess of women's cricket and the exciting competition that lies ahead.
Sports news highlights the rise of Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana, who has entered the top three in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women's T20I rankings following her exceptional performance in a series against England. This puts her in the same league as top sports figures like Beth Mooney of Australia, Hayley Matthews of West Indies, and Tahlia McGrath of Australia.
