ICC has released the latest Women’s T20I rankings
2024.07.31
The standout performer in the latest rankings is Sri Lanka’s skipper Chamari Athapaththu, who made a significant leap of three places to secure the sixth position with 705 points.
The most recent Women’s T20I rankings from the International Cricket Council (ICC) reveal notable changes in player rankings. This update takes into account the results of recent competitions, like as the Women’s T20 Asia Cup, when elite players won matches and received well-earned praise.
According to the most recent ICC Women’s T20I rankings, Indian cricket players have improved significantly. Vice captain Smriti Mandhana moved up to number four in the batting order with 743 rating points. Mandhana’s rise was largely influenced by her historic 60-run innings against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final. Renuka Singh Thakur, a bowler, made a notable four-place jump to fifth place with 722 rating points thanks to her tournament-high seven wicket haul.
Beth Mooney of Australia and Tahlia McGrath of Australia continue to occupy the top two batting positions; Mooney has 769 points while McGrath has 762. With 746 points, Hayley Matthews of the West Indies is ranked third, demonstrating her steady performance. Laura Wolvaardt of South Africa, another strong player, continues to hold her place in the top rankings, demonstrating the spirit of competition in women’s cricket.
The captain of Sri Lanka, Chamari Athapaththu, is the most notable performer in the most recent rankings. With 705 points, he secured the sixth spot, a huge jump of three places. Athapaththu’s game-winning 61 in the Asia Cup final versus India demonstrated her extraordinary leadership and skill, and also helped her rise in the rankings.
A number of other players have advanced significantly in the most recent rankings. Muneeba Ali of Pakistan moved up six spots to take the 35th slot among T20I hitters, while Nigar Sultana of Bangladesh moved up three spaces to take the 14th spot. Harshitha Samarawickrama of Sri Lanka also made a big move, finishing in 20th place after leading the field with an undefeated 69 in the championship.
Sophie Ecclestone of England and Sarah Glenn, who are ranked first and second respectively, are still the dominant bowlers. All-rounder Deepti Sharma of India stays put at number three, while Sadia Iqbal of Pakistan jumps up to number four. With her excellent performance in the Asia Cup, Radha Yadav of India rose seven spots to take the thirteenth position.
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