The Indian women’s team led by skipper Harmanpreet Kaur hosted New Zealand led by skipper Sophie Devine for a three-match ODI series soon after the conclusion of the 9th edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the United Arab Emirates. Post the series, Indian skipper was among few others who’ve had movements in the latest ODI rankings update.
Women’s ODI Batting Rankings
The Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur scored an unbeaten half-century (59* off 63 balls) to guide her side over the line in the series decider in the 3rd ODI against New Zealand. As a result, she entered the top 10 ODI batting rankings courtesy of a three-spot rise to equal the 9th position (654 points) alongside New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine.
Deepti Sharma from India has climbed up one spot to equal the 19th position (538 points) alongside Maddy Green from New Zealand. Brooke Halliday from New Zealand notched up her career-best ODI score (86 off 96 balls) and was instrumental in guiding New Zealand past the 230-run mark, however, it wasn’t enough for them to get over the line in the series. As a result of her impressive performance, she has earned a massive rise as she has climbed up 12 spots to the 24th position (524 points).
The Indian wicket-keeper batter Yastika Bhatia chipped in with a handy knock (35 off 49 balls) in the series decider in the 3rd ODI against New Zealand. As a result, she has climbed up three spots to the 45th position (427 points). The 20-year-old young opening batter from New Zealand, Georgia Plimmer continued her good run of form as she scored another crucial (39 off 67 balls) innings with the bat for her side in the series decider against India. As a result of her impressive performance, she has earned a massive rise as she has climbed up 11 spots to the 74th position (314 points). Hannah Rowe from New Zealand scored 11(18 balls) with the bat for her side in the decider, as a result, climbing up one spot to the 100th position (249 points).
Women’s ODI Bowling Rankings
Amelia Kerr from New Zealand, missed the 3rd ODI of the series against India due to an injury, however, she has climbed up one spot to the 12th position (555 points). Renuka Singh Thakur from India returned with brilliant match figures (10-1-49-1) with the ball for her side in her spell in a crucial series decider in the 3rd ODI against New Zealand. As a result, she has earned a decent rise as she has climbed up four spots to the 32nd position (424 points). The young 23-year-old right-arm off-spinner from New Zealand, Eden Carson continued her good form with the ball in hand, as she returned with impressive figures (10-0-45-0) with the ball for her side in the decider 3rd ODI, as a result of her impressive performance, she has earned a significant rise as she has climbed up 6 spots to the 64th position (318 points).
The 28-year-old right-arm pacer from India, Saima Thakor made her international debut in the recently concluded ODI series against New Zealand. She was impressive throughout the series and also returned with impressive match figures (9.5-1-44-1) with the ball in her spell in the 3rd ODI against the White Ferns. As a result of her impressive performance, she has earned a massive rise as she has climbed up 20 spots to equal the 77th position (279 points) alongside Saanvi Immadi from the USA and Olivia Bell for Scotland. Another 20-year-old youngster from India, who bowls spin, Priya Mishra was one of the top performers with the ball, returning with brilliant match figures (10-1-41-2) with the ball in her spell in a crucial decider in the 3rd ODI against New Zealand in the recently concluded series. She was also one of the debutants for India in the series. As a result of her impressive performance with the ball, she has earned a humongous rise as she has climbed up 77 spots to the 83rd position (271 points).
Women’s ODI All-rounder Rankings
The 34-year-old veteran pacer from New Zealand, Lea Tahuhu stayed unbeaten on 24 off 14 balls with the bat for her side in a crucial series decider in the 3rd ODI against India, playing a key role in propelling them to a competitive total of 232. Apart from her vital contributions with the bat, she also returned with impressive match figures (6-0-30-0) in her spell with the ball in the 3rd ODI. As a result of her impressive all-round performance, she has earned a significant rise as she has climbed up five spots to equal the 27th position (126 points) alongside Megan Schutt from Australia and Orla Prendergast from Ireland.
The Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur apart from scoring a crucial, unbeaten half-century (59* off 63 balls) with the bat to guide her side over the line in the series decider, also chipped in an impressive six-over spell (6-0-34-0) with the ball for her side in the 3rd ODI against New Zealand. As a result, she has climbed up a couple of spots to the 33rd position (109 points). The 37-year-old veteran opening batter from New Zealand, Suzie Bates, scored 4(14 balls) with the bat and returned with an impressive spell (4-0-18-0) with the ball. As a result, she has climbed up one spot to the 35th position (102 points). Renuka Singh Thakur from India climbed up three spots to the 63rd position (64 points). Brooke Halliday from New Zealand has also earned a decent rise as she has climbed up four spots to the 64th position (63 points).
The 23-year-old young off-spinner from New Zealand Eden Carson scored 2(3 balls) with the bat and returned with economical match figures (10-0-45-0) with the ball for her side in the crucial 3rd ODI of the series against New Zealand. As a result of her performance, she has earned a significant rise as she has climbed up 6 spots to equal the 86th position (44 points) alongside Robine Rijke from the Netherlands.
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