AustraliaLeading all-rounder of Annabel Sutherland have once again established their dominance at the top of world cricket by securing the No. 1 spot in the latest ICC Women’s T20I Bowling Rankings. India’s position has been seen in the updated list released on Tuesday Deepti Sharma The slip to second place marks another turning point in the intense battle for supremacy among the top bowlers in the shortest format.
A familiar peak for Annabel Sutherland
Sutherland returned to the top with a rating of 736, which mirrors the number she would have had when she reached No. 1 for the first time in August 2025. This achievement underlines his remarkable perseverance amidst circumstances and opposition. Known for her ability to strike at crucial moments and maintain control in the middle overs, the Australian all-rounder continues to set the standard in T20I bowling.
Although Deepti’s time at the top was brief, her decline did not affect her reputation among the world’s best players. The Indian off-spinner remains a vital cog in India’s white-ball setup and is firmly established in the upper echelon of the rankings.
Batting benefited from the clash between India and Sri Lanka
The latest rankings update is heavily influenced by the recent Women’s T20I in Thiruvananthapuram on December 30, where India posted a competitive score of 175 for 7 wickets. Three Indian batsmen crossed the fifty-run mark in the match, highlighting the depth and form of the home team’s batting unit.
captain of india Harmanpreet Kaur Played a decisive role by scoring 68 runs in 43 balls. His innings, blending power with patience, helped him climb two places to 13th in the T20I batting rankings, taking his rating to 634 points and cementing his status as one of the most influential batsmen of the format.
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Sri Lankan batsmen are progressing rapidly
Despite Sri Lanka lagging behind in chasing the target, the visiting team saw a lot of positivity in batting. opener Hasni Perera Led the resistance with a quickfire 65 off 42 balls. Her performance resulted in a dramatic jump of 31 places, taking her to 40th in the batting rankings with 490 points, one of the biggest gains in the latest update.
Perera got strong support Imesh DulaniWho impressed by playing an assured inning of 50 runs in 39 balls with the help of eight fours. Remarkably, just six matches into his international T20 career, Dulani has jumped 77 places to enter the top 100 batsmen for the first time, indicating a promising future.
Deepti Sharma’s all-round impact
Although Deepti lost the No. 1 bowling ranking, she enjoyed a solid performance and took 1 for 28 from her four overs. That performance ensured he retained the third position in the T20I all-rounder rankings with 382 points. fellow indians Arundhati Reddy After a quickfire inning of 27 runs unbeaten off 11 balls and taking one wicket, the all-rounder jumped 21 places to 44th position in the list. Away from international ranking, Sutherland will not be able to play the upcoming matches Women’s Premier League (WPL) Season after withdrawal from the tournament. His franchise Delhi Capitals has named alana king In his place, another experienced Australian was included in his team.
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