Australia’s Annabel Sutherland has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC Women’s T20I bowling rankings once again underlined how competitive the upper echelons of women’s international cricket have become.
The latest ICC rankings update reflects not just individual excellence but also the shifting balance across teams and formats, with notable movements in both ODI and T20I charts. From changes at the very top to steady climbs within the top 10 across batting, bowling and all-rounder categories, here’s a closer look at how the latest rankings shape up and what they reveal about the current state of the women’s game.
ICC Women’s Bowlers Rankings
Australia’s Annabel Sutherland has reclaimed the top spot, overtaking India’s Deepti Sharma in a close race that showcases how competitive the discipline has become. Sutherland’s return to No. 1 follows India’s five-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, where Deepti – who briefly held the top ranking, slipped one place after finishing with figures of one for 28 in the series finale, leaving her just a single rating point behind Sutherland on 736 points.
Deepti’s rise to No. 1 only weeks earlier marked a significant milestone in her career, as she briefly claimed the summit for the first time following an efficient 1/20 in India’s opening T20I against Sri Lanka, illustrating her sustained value with the ball in hand.
ICC Women’s Batting Rankings
On the T20I batting rankings, Australia’s Beth Mooney continues to occupy the No. 1 position among batters, a testament to her consistency in white-ball cricket. Behind her, India’s Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma maintain strong positions inside the top 10, signifying India’s batting depth in the shortest format. Recent performances have propelled India captain Harmanpreet Kaur up two places to 13th, courtesy of a powerful 68-run knock in the final match of the Sri Lanka series that also earned her Player of the Match honours.
In the ODI batting rankings, recent updates have seen movement at the very top. South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt claimed the No. 1 ranking following an outstanding home series against Ireland where back-to-back centuries helped her reach a career-best near 820 rating points, a figure that placed her above India’s Smriti Mandhana.
ICC Women’s All-Rounders Rankings
In the ODI all-rounder rankings, Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner currently sits at the summit with 498 points, underlining her sustained impact across the 50-over format. Gardner’s consistency with both bat and ball has kept her ahead of West Indies captain Hayley Matthews, who occupies second place with 420 points after a strong run of performances combining top-order batting with effective spin. South Africa’s Marizanne Kapp remains third, while India’s Deepti Sharma follows closely behind in fourth.
In contrast, the T20I all-rounder rankings are led by Hayley Matthews, whose explosive batting and consistent bowling have made her the most influential multi-dimensional player in the shortest format. Amelia Kerr holds second place, continuing to be a key contributor for New Zealand with her leg-spin and middle-order runs, while Deepti Sharma sits third.
As teams continue to expand their international calendars and younger players break into established line-ups, these rankings are likely to remain fluid, serving not just as a measure of individual excellence, but as a marker of how rapidly the women’s game is evolving worldwide.
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