Laura Wolvaardt’s record-smashing run in the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup has redefined the global rankings tables, as the South African captain leapfrogged Smriti Mandhana to claim the No. 1 spot in the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings.
The latest update, released on 2nd November 2025, hours after India’s historic maiden ICC title triumph under Harmanpreet Kaur at the DY Patil Stadium, has seen sweeping movements across all three ranking categories. India’s deep tournament impact under head coach Amol Muzumdar translated into major climbs for Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, and Shafali Verma, marking a transformative period for Indian women’s cricket.
Wolvaardt Surges to the Summit of Batters Ranking, Mandhana Holds Firm at No. 2
Laura Wolvaardt’s consecutive centuries in the knockouts, 169 against England in the semi-final and 101 in the final against India, propelled her aggregate to 571 runs in the tournament, the highest ever in a single Women’s World Cup. That record effort earned her 814 rating points, a career high, and nudged her three points clear of Smriti Mandhana’s 811.
Mandhana, who led the charts throughout the World Cup, slipped one spot despite a strong campaign, finishing with consistent scores but below her best in the semi-final (24) and final (45). She ended second on the overall run-scorers list in the tournament.
Australia’s Ellyse Perry climbed into the top ten, moving up to joint-seventh (669) alongside New Zealand’s recently retired Sophie Devine, who played her final ODI game in the tournament. Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten 127 against Australia in the semi-final drove her nine spots up to 10th, marking her debut inside the top 10. Phoebe Litchfield’s 119 in that match elevated her 13 places to 13th (637).
Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur rose four spots to equal 14th (634) with England’s Amy Jones after her 260-run World Cup campaign, while wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh advanced to 30th (554) following her aggressive 235-run tally at a strike rate of 133.52. Late inclusion Shafali Verma, Player of the Final for her 87 off 78 balls and two wickets, jumped 24 places to joint 74th (346), one of the most dramatic rises in the latest table.
Kapp Closes in on Ecclestone, Indian Depth Shines in Bowlers Rankings
Marizanne Kapp’s stunning 5-for-20 in the semi-final against England vaulted her two positions to second (712), placing her right behind Sophie Ecclestone, who retained the top spot. Australia’s Alana King slipped to third, while teammates Annabel Sutherland (sixth) and Kim Garth (seventh) climbed one spot each within the top 10.
Young Indian left-arm spinner, Shree Charani, after key wickets in both the semi-final and final, moved up seven places to 23rd (511). Nadine de Klerk gained three spots to reach 29th (482), reflecting South Africa’s strong bowling presence in the tournament. Among Indian bowlers, Amanjot Kaur advanced four positions to 81st (290), continuing her gradual ascent on the global list.
Deepti Sharma Leads India’s Charge Up the Table in All-Rounders Rankings
Deepti Sharma, crowned Player of the Tournament for her vital all-round contributions, 215 runs and a leading tally of 22 wickets, rose to fourth (392) in the ICC All-Rounder Rankings, edging past Australia’s Annabel Sutherland (388). Her dominance with both bat and ball in the knockouts solidified her reputation as one of international cricket’s most complete competitors.
South Africa’s Nadine de Klerk advanced two places to 10th (262) following her consistent wicket-taking spells, while India’s Amanjot Kaur and Radha Yadav also made upward moves. Amanjot climbed eight spots to 66th (74), while Radha surged ten places to joint 79th (64), sharing the position with UAE’s Samaira Dharnidharka.
As the dust settles on India’s fairytale World Cup victory, this ICC rankings update not only crowns new global leaders but also highlights the growing influence of India’s multi-dimensional core. With Wolvaardt’s brilliance and Deepti’s decisive all-round dominance defining the season, the latest rankings reflect a women’s game that is evolving faster and more competitively than ever before.
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