Smriti Mandhana Reclaims Top ICC ODI Ranking After Dominant Tri-Series Performance.
Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana has reclaimed the World No. 1 spot in the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings, nearly six years after last topping the charts in November 2019. Mandhana’s resurgence to the top comes on the back of a string of dominant performances in the recently concluded ODI tri-series in Sri Lanka.
Smriti Mandhana’s Rise to the Top
Mandhana played a match-winning knock of 116 off 101 balls* in the final against Sri Lanka, helping India secure the title. The century marked her 11th in ODI cricket and propelled her to the top of the rankings with a total of 727 rating points.
Her consistent form throughout the tri-series and earlier tours, including an unbeaten 90 against New Zealand earlier in the year, has been pivotal in her return to the summit.
Laura Wolvaardt Drops to No. 2
South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt, who held the top spot for over six months, has now slipped to joint second place with England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt, both holding 719 rating points.
Other Big Movers in the Rankings
- South Africa’s Tazmin Brits climbed several spots after a strong series performance.
- Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu gained momentum following her team’s ODI campaign.
- India’s Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, and Sneh Rana also registered noticeable improvements in their rankings.
What It Means for Team India
Mandhana’s return to the No. 1 spot is a massive boost for India ahead of the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup, where the team will rely on her experience and form at the top order. This achievement also reaffirms her position as one of the leading figures in women’s cricket globally.
Key Stats
- ICC ODI Batting Rating: Smriti Mandhana – 727 points
- Last time ranked No. 1: November 2019
- ODI Centuries: 11
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