India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has dropped one place to fifth in the latest ICC Women’s T20I batting rankings, reflecting a slight reshuffle among the top performers globally. While Mandhana remains a key figure in India’s batting lineup, the latest update highlights increased competition at the top.
South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt has surged to third with a career-best 786 rating points, closing the gap on second-placed Beth Mooney and table-topper Georgia Voll, who leads with 815 points.
Deepti Sharma makes significant gains
In contrast, Deepti Sharma has climbed to fourth in the T20I bowling rankings, underlining her growing impact as a dependable all-rounder for India. Her rise places her among the elite bowlers ahead of the upcoming global tournaments.
The bowling charts continue to be led by Sadia Iqbal, with Deepti sharing the fourth spot alongside South Africa’s Nonkululeko Mlaba, signaling a tightly contested race among top bowlers.
Other Indian players see movement
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has re-entered the top 10 in the batting rankings, moving up one position to secure 646 points. Her consistent showing in the recent series against South Africa played a key role in her rise.
Meanwhile, Richa Ghosh has climbed two places to 22nd, continuing her steady progress in international cricket.
Young left-arm spinner Shree Charani also made a notable jump, rising 12 places to 11th in the bowling rankings after an impressive performance in the series finale.
Wolvaardt headlines global surge
Wolvaardt’s rise has been one of the standout stories in the latest rankings update. Her remarkable run tally in the recent series, including a dominant unbeaten 92, propelled her closer to the summit of the batting charts.
As teams gear up for major tournaments, the latest ICC rankings reflect both consistency and emerging competition, with Indian players featuring prominently across categories.