Skip to main content

Latest News

Smriti Mandhana returns to number one in ICC Women’s ODI Rankings

Smriti Mandhana returns to number one in ICC Women’s ODI Rankings

Smriti Mandhana returns to number one in ICC Women’s ODI Rankings. (Photo source: BCCI)

India batter Smriti Mandhana has reclaimed the number one position in the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings. The 28-year-old rose one slot, returning to the top for the first time since November 2019.

South Africa’s captain Laura Wolvaardt, slipped to joint-second place (shared with England’s new captain Nat Siver-Brunt), following innings of 27 and 28 in the first two ODIs against the West Indies.

This gave way to Mandhana, who now sits comfortably with 727 ratings points to the runners’ ups’ 719, ending Wolvaardt’s more than six-month long perch at the top.

Wolvaardt’s teammate, Tazmin Brits advanced five places to 27th thanks to her half-century in the first match of the three-match series, which is currently levelled after South Africa bounced back from their opening, four-wicket loss to beat the hosts by 40 runs in the second match in Barbados over the weekend.

In other movements, former Proteas captain, Suné Luus, struck 76 in the second match to gain seven places to 42nd in the batters list and rose seven slots to 42nd in the bowlers list.

The West Indies’ opener Qiana Joseph’s innings of 60 in their first match saw her leap 12 slots to joint-67th place.

Spinners, Afy Fletcher and Nonkululeko Mlaba, made the most significant gains in the bowlers list, progressing four and six places respectively to 19th and 23rd place after they both took four wickets in the second match.

Disclaimer: This latest news is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

More in Latest News

[Watch] GSL 2025: Shimron Hetmyer’s blistering onslaught yields 32 runs off Fabian Allen’s over

Shimron Hetmyer wreaked absolute havoc in Match 9 of the GSL 2025 during...

Watch: Anil Chaudhary explains why viral tennis ball cricket dismissal isn’t out

Anil Chaudhary explains why viral tennis ball cricket dismissal isn’t out...

Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series 2025: Zimbabwe vs New Zealand Match Preview, 3rd T20I

Zimbabwe and New Zealand (Source: JEKESAI NJIKIZANA/AFP via Getty Images and...