Sri Lanka’s 2-1 series victory over Pakistan in the three-match ODI series, capped by an emphatic eight-wicket win in the third ODI, has produced several notable movements in the latest ICC Women’s ODI Rankings, updated to include performances through the second ODI in Hambantota on 25 July 2026.
The series, played as part of the ICC Women’s Championship and led by Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu and Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana, produced both individual milestones and ranking progressions that reward recent form: Pakistan’s veteran Sidra Amin enjoys a significant rise among batters after a seventh ODI century, while multiple Sri Lankan players earned climbs across batting, bowling and all‑rounder lists following strong displays in the middle order.
Batting Rankings:
Sidra Amin is the standout winner from Pakistan’s campaign so far. The 34-year-old right-hander, top scorer for Pakistan through the first two ODIs, converted her form into a seventh ODI hundred in Hambantota, a knock that propelled her past India captain Harmanpreet Kaur and moved her up one spot to ninth in the ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings. Her sustained run-scoring at this stage of the ICC Women’s Championship underlines Pakistan’s reliance on experience at the top of the order. Gull Feroza, another Pakistani batter, is also rewarded: a steady series start lifts her 18 places to 54th in the standings.
For Sri Lanka, Vishmi Gunarathne’s 123 in the second ODI was a game-changing effort; the century sends her soaring 16 places to 39th in the batter rankings. Chamari Athapaththu’s series contributions with the bat, alongside useful cameos from Harshita Samarawickrama (up three to 17th), Nilakshika Silva (up two to 24th) and Kavisha Dilhari (up five to 38th), reflect a balanced Sri Lankan top and middle order that underpinned their successful chase and overall series win.
The Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana climbed up one spot to the 62nd position (406 points). Pakistan’s Najiha Alvi (315 points) climbed up one spot alongside England’s Emma Lamb. Pakistan’s Ayesha Zafar earned a massive rise as she has climbed up 28 spots to the 82nd position (303 points).
Bowling Rankings:
The update also rewards bowlers who made decisive impacts. Chamari Athapaththu’s influence with the ball across the series is recognised with a three-place climb to 32nd position (446 points) in the ODI bowlers list, reflecting her value as a genuine bowling option in addition to her batting. Kavisha Dilhari’s all-round contributions translate into a nine-spot jump to equal 36th among ODI bowlers, reinforcing Sri Lanka’s depth in the spin department.
Pakistan’s spin department registers gains as well: Umm-e-Hani moves up 11 slots to 53rd, while Syeda Aroob Shah matches that ascent to reach equal 63rd, signalling Pakistan’s spin bowling resources have started to register on the international radar through notable spells in the series. Sri Lanka’s Dewmi Vihanga has climbed up a couple of spots to the 67th position (330 points). Pakistan’s Tasmia Rubab has climbed up a couple of spots to equal the 94th position (261 points) alongside Ritu Moni from Bangladesh.
All-rounder Rankings:
All-round performances earn recognition in this category. Chamari Athapaththu’s dual role in delivering key runs and chipping in with wickets lifts her one place to eighth among ODI all‑rounders, underscoring her status as Sri Lanka’s pivotal match-winner. Kavisha Dilhari mirrors that trend in the all‑rounder list as well, climbing two positions to 14th after contributions across disciplines during the series. Pakistan’s Nashra Sandhu has climbed up one spot to the 47th position (89 points).
Pakistan’s Syeda Aroob Shah has earned a massive rise as she has climbed up 18 spots to equal the 62nd position (74 points) alongside Ireland’s Cara Murray.
These movements highlight how match-winning versatility, especially in home conditions, continues to be rewarded in the multi-dimensional all‑rounder metric. As the series moves on to T20Is, the ODI rankings update cements the immediate impact of individual performances in the ODI series. Seasoned campaigners like Sidra Amin gain deserved recognition, while a crop of Sri Lankan players leverage home conditions and collective momentum to climb the international charts.
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