Smriti Mandhana tops ICC Women’s ODI batter rankings; overtakes Nat Sciver-Brunt

India’s dynamic opener has surged to the summit of the ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings, pushing England’s all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt into second place. This achievement follows Mandhana’s swift 58-run cameo off 63 balls, featuring six boundaries and two sixes, in the first ODI against Australia at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium on September 14. Her performance earned her an additional seven rating points, lifting her total to 735 – four points clear of Sciver-Brunt – just weeks before the Women’s World Cup kicks off in India and Sri Lanka on September 30.

Smriti Mandhana’s journey back to summit dethroning Nat Sciver-Brunt

Mandhana has surged past England’s Sciver-Brunt to once again become the Number 1 batter in the ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings. Mandhana first ascended to world number one in 2019 and briefly held the top ranking earlier this year in June and July. This marks her fourth time at the pinnacle of the ODI batting charts, underscoring her enduring class and consistency in international cricket. The timing of this achievement is especially significant, coming on the eve of the sport’s premier tournament. Her fellow Indians Pratika Rawal and Harleen Deol also climbed the batting ladder, advancing to 42nd and 43rd respectively, reflecting the depth emerging in India’s women’s batting lineup.

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Notable movements in bowling and all-rounder rankings

On the bowling side, off-spinner Sneh Rana made the biggest leap for India, jumping five places to reach 13th in the latest rankings. Rana’s disciplined lines and flight yielded a steady wicket in the series opener, contributing to her career-best rise. England’s Sophie Ecclestone remains the world’s top-ranked bowler despite being rested last week. Australian quick Kim Garth and leg-spinner Alana King each advanced one position to fourth and fifth, respectively, after picking up crucial breakthroughs in the same match.

In the all-rounder category, Australia’s Ash Gardner retains the crown, while teammates Annabel Sutherland and have moved into sixth and 13th spots on the back of impactful performances. As the global stage readies for the Women’s World Cup, these shifts indicate fierce competition across all disciplines and set the tone for what promises to be a highly competitive tournament.

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