ICC Women’s Rankings Update: Smriti Mandhana Retains Top ODI Spot as Harmanpreet Kaur Climbs to Seventh
India women’s cricket team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana continues to lead the global standings, retaining her number one position in the latest ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings. Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur also made significant gains, advancing to the seventh spot following recent international performances.
Indian Batters Maintain Strong Presence
The updated rankings released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) showcase a stable top tier for Indian athletes. While Mandhana holds firm at the pinnacle, Kaur’s upward movement highlights her consistent middle-order contributions. Jemimah Rodrigues maintains her position at 12th, keeping three Indian batters within the top 15.
Conversely, New Zealand veteran Sophie Devine dropped to ninth position in the ODI batting standings.
Current ICC Women’s ODI Rankings: Key Indian Players
| Player | Format | Current Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | ODI Batting | 1 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | ODI Batting | 7 |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | ODI Batting | 12 |
New Zealand Players Surge After Zimbabwe Series
Several New Zealand cricketers recorded massive jumps in the ODI rankings following a dominant bilateral series against Zimbabwe. Middle-order batter Maddy Green jumped five spots to reach a career-best 17th position after a commanding 94-run innings.
All-rounder Amelia Kerr produced a standout performance in the series finale, scoring 80 runs and securing five wickets. This dual contribution earned her both Player of the Match and Player of the Series honors. Consequently, Kerr advanced to joint-19th among ODI batters while maintaining her high ranking in the bowling metrics. Detailed player rating metrics are available via ESPN Cricinfo.
Other New Zealand squad members, including Isabelle Gaze, Rosemary Mair, and Bree Illing, also registered improvements across both batting and bowling leaderboards following the African tour.
T20I Rankings: Kerr and Devine Capitalize on South Africa Series
The latest rankings update reflects shifts in the T20 International format, heavily influenced by New Zealand’s recent fixtures against South Africa. Amelia Kerr achieved a career-best T20I batting rating following a decisive 78-run performance against the Proteas.
- Georgia Plimmer: Advanced in the batting rankings after a solid 63-run knock.
- Jess Kerr: Climbed 11 places in the T20I bowling rankings following an economical spell.
- Sophie Devine: Registered a significant jump in the bowling standings after a four-wicket haul against South Africa.
These ranking adjustments set the stage for upcoming international fixtures, as top-tier teams look to build momentum ahead of the next major tournament cycle.