Big boost for India's 21-yr-old spinner, becomes no.1 ranked ICC T20I bowler ahead of must-win T20 World Cup 2026 clash

India’s in-form left-arm spinner Shree Charani has been crowned as no.1 ranked T20I bowler as she continues a stellar run in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Shree moved to top spot as Linsey Smith slipped two places after managing three wickets from as many games in the ongoing tournament. With Linsey at third, her stand-in capita, Charlie Dean has moved to second spot. But, Shree is on top with 753 rating points, 20 more than Charlie.

Shree took a three-fer against South Africa in a losing cause in previous game. She broke Poonam Yadav’s record for most wickets by an Indian bowler in a single edition of Women’s T20 World Cup. She also has a chance to break the record for most wickets in a Women’s T20 World Cup edition which currently belongs to New Zealand captain Amelia Kerr.

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Shree will be in action as India gear up for the must-win game against Bangladesh at Manchester's Emirates Old Trafford on June 25.

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More changes in top 10 

There were other changes in top 10 as well. England's left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone moved up four places to fourth spot. Pakistan's Sadia Iqbal climbed two places to fifth spot. Meanwhile, England pacer Lauren Bell and India off-spin all-rounder Deepti Sharma slipped four and three places to seventh and eight respectively. West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews closed in on top 10 spot. Hayley jumped nine places to take 11th position.

Big gain for Aussie pacer 

There was one major change in top 20 as well. Australia's Kim Garth had a 25-place gain, entering top 20. 30-year-old Kim has five wickets from three games in the tournament so far.

Shafali, Harmanpreet rise

There were a few changes in batters' rankings as well. Australia's Beth Mooney moved to second spot with South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt with a loss of one place. India opener Shafali Verma moved to sixth place with Australia's Tahlia McGrath slipping to seventh. India captain Harmanpreet Kaur moved into top 10. New Zealand's Sophie Devine gained one place and took 11th spot as Australia's Phoebe Litchfield lost two places. Following an underwhelming run, Jemimah Rodrigues lost one place and has taken the 14th place.