In the latest shock to the international women’s cricket scene, International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled its updated rankings, highlighting a significant shift in dominance. Tuesday’s update reflects the high-octane performance of the multi-format series running between Australia And Indiaalong with important ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 matches. The two names have risen to the top of their respective categories, marking a new chapter for both Indian and Australian cricket as they cement their positions among the game’s elite.
Smriti Mandhana and Alana King crowned No. 1 in ICC women’s ODI standings
Indiastar opener Smriti Mandhana has regained the number 1 spot in ICC women’s ODI batting rankings. With a current rating of 790, Mandhana’s steady form – highlighted by scores of 58 and 31 last week – was enough to overtake her South Africa‘S Laura Wolvaardt. Mandhana’s return to the top is a testament to her continuity at the top of the order, even as the Proteas skipper looks to regain her position in the upcoming fixtures new zealand Later this March.
Australia’s leg spin sensation on the bowling front alana king Reaching the top of the charts has achieved a milestone in his career. King (775 points) effectively finished Sophie EcclestoneHis nearly four-year tenure as the world’s leading ODI bowler. His rise was fueled by an impressive week where he led the Australian attack by taking seven wickets at an average of 16.71. His extraordinary performance of 4/33 in the third ODI against India helped the hosts secure a massive 185-run win, further cementing his status as a big-match player.
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Ranking changes and other rising stars
Beyond the headline-makers, the charts saw substantial movement following the conclusion of various international series. legendary Alyssa Healy In his last match against India, he bid a fairy-tale goodbye to the ODI format after playing a brilliant innings of 158 runs off 98 balls. The Australian captain signed off fourth in the batting rankings (744), leaving a void for young talent to fill. georgia volume Already looking to fill. Voll herself jumped a massive 23 places to 34th after averaging a stellar series average of 54.
- Australian dominance: Australia now has five bowlers in the top eight Ashley Gardner (third), Annabel Sutherland (5th), megan shutt (7th), and kim garth (8th).
- All-round Excellence: Gardner remains the undisputed queen of all-rounders with ratings 516sitting about 100 points away west indies‘ hayley matthews.
- Indian Flexibility: Indian captain despite losing the series Harmanpreet Kaur Re-entered the top 10 for batsmen, moving up four places to 9th after three consecutive scores of 25+.
A significant rise was also seen in the T20I rankings, where new zealand‘S amelia kerr Reached the top 10 (8th) after a good performance against zimbabwe. Meanwhile in Pakistan fatima sana She continued her rise in the all-rounder category and moved up five places to 15th after showcasing her power-hitting ability. These rankings set a competitive stage for the upcoming international calendar as the 2026 season progresses.
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