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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has presented the latest update of the ODIs player rankings for women cricketers, reflecting recent performances in bilateral series and global tournaments. These rankings highlight the position changes between batsmen, bowlers and all-rounders, showcasing the outstanding players who have made significant contributions to their respective teams.
Batting rankings: New heights for Smriti Mandhana
Smriti Mandhana of India has made a significant leap, securing the second position in the batting rankings. His performances in recent series against Ireland have been spectacular, where he smashed a brilliant century, showing his class and consistency. The first place, however, is still occupied by Laura Wolfhardt of South Africa, who has been a consistent run-scorer, notably with his career-best 184* against Sri Lanka in April.
The 3 best batters
- Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa) – 773 rating points
- Smriti Mandhana (India) – 738 rating points
- Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka) – 733 rating points
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Bowling rankings: Sophie Ecclestone’s command
In the bowling department, Sophie Ecclestone of England continues his reign at the top, with an impressive lead in qualifying points over his peers. His ability to control the game with his left-arm spin has been instrumental for England. not back Ashleigh Gardner of Australia has made significant strides, showcasing his dual threat with bat and ball.
Top 3 Bowlers
- Sophie Ecclestone (England) – 770 qualification points
- Ashleigh Gardner (Australia) – 724 qualification points
- Megan Schutt (Australia) – 687 qualification points
All-around: Ashleigh Gardner claims first place
The all-around category has seen a change with Gardner moving up Marizanne Kapp for the number one spot, thanks to her recent performances in the Women’s Ashes 2025, where she has excelled in both departments. Gardner’s ability to influence the game with his bowling and then contribute significantly with the bat has been remarkable.
The 3 best all-rounders
- Gardner (Australia) – 469 qualification points
- Marizanne Kapp (South Africa) – 444 qualification points
- Hayley Matthews (West Indies) – 426 rating points
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This article was first published in WomenCricket.coma Cricket time company
