Australian star all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner has reclaimed the top position in the latest ICC Women’s ODI all-rounder rankings after her outstanding performance in the ongoing multi-format Women’s Ashes 2025.
The Australian women’s team, led by Alyssa Healy, swept England 3-0 in the ODI series of the Women’s Ashes, showcasing their dominance. Meanwhile, other notable performances in international women’s cricket have shaken up the rankings, with stars like Smriti Mandhana, Hayley Matthews, and Deepti Sharma climbing the charts.

ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings
- Smriti Mandhana (India): The Indian vice-captain, who led her side in the ODI series against Ireland, climbed to 2nd place with 738 points. Mandhana scored 249 runs in the series, averaging 83 with a strike rate of 152.76.
- Hayley Matthews (West Indies): Matthews scored her 8th ODI century (104* off 93 balls) in the first ODI against Bangladesh, surpassing Stafanie Taylor as the West Indies player with the most ODI centuries. Her knock propelled her to 5th place with 685 points.
- Ashleigh Gardner (Australia): Gardner’s stellar knock of 102 runs in the 3rd ODI of the Women’s Ashes helped her rise to 10th place with 648 points.
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🔹 South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt continues her reign at No. 1 👑
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Other notable movements:
- Jemimah Rodrigues (India): Climbed to 17th after scoring 115 runs, including her maiden century (102 off 91 balls), against Ireland.
- Richa Ghosh (India): Climbed to 35th with her quickfire contributions (77 runs at a strike rate of 157.14) in the same series.
- Pratika Rawal (India): Made a massive jump to 53rd, thanks to her 310-run series against Ireland, including a maiden 154 off 129 balls.
ICC Women’s ODI Bowling Rankings
- Deepti Sharma (India): Leading wicket-taker in the Ireland series with 7 wickets, Deepti climbed to 4th place with 680 points.
- Alana King (Australia): King’s incredible 11 wickets in the ODI leg of the Women’s Ashes, including her maiden five-wicket haul (5/46), pushed her to 7th place.
- Kim Garth (Australia): Garth’s consistent performances earned her 6th place with 646 points.
Other key movements:
- Lauren Bell (England): Climbed to 15th after picking up five wickets in the Ashes.
- Renuka Singh Thakur (India): Moved up to 18th after consistent performances.
ICC Women’s ODI All-rounder Rankings
- Ashleigh Gardner (Australia): Gardner’s all-round performance in the Ashes—144 runs and 4 wickets—helped her reclaim the No. 1 spot with 469 points.
- Alana King (Australia): King’s 33 runs with the bat and 11 wickets with the ball pushed her to 11th position.
- Georgia Wareham (Australia): Wareham climbed to 20th with her contributions of 38* and 2 wickets in the 3rd ODI of the Ashes.
Conclusion
The latest ICC Women’s ODI Rankings highlight the exceptional performances of players across the globe. With stars like Ashleigh Gardner, Smriti Mandhana, and Hayley Matthews making headlines, the landscape of women’s cricket continues to grow in excitement and competitiveness.

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