The ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings have seen a major shake-up after a flurry of centuries at the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup, with several star batters closing the gap on India’s Smriti Mandhana.
Mandhana Still Leads, But Advantage Narrows
Smriti Mandhana remains the No.1 ranked ODI batter, holding a comfortable lead. However, her advantage at the top has been trimmed as rivals have taken full advantage of their form in the early stages of the tournament.
South Africa’s Tazmin Brits has been one of the standout performers, smashing a superb century against New Zealand to climb two places to fourth in the rankings — her career-best position. Hot on her heels, Australia’s Ash Gardner also made a huge leap, surging seven spots to fifth after her own brilliant ton, another personal milestone.
Veterans and Newcomers on the Rise
New Zealand captain Sophie Devine continues to show her class, rising seven places to eighth after a strong start to the World Cup. Pakistan opener Sidra Amin also gained ground, moving up three spots to joint 10th, marking her highest-ever ODI ranking.
These moves highlight the growing competition at the top, as several players are now firmly within striking distance of Mandhana.
Bowlers Hold Steady, With Minor Gains
The latest update brought few changes in the top 10 ODI bowler rankings, with England’s Sophie Ecclestone still dominant. South Africa’s Marizanne Kapp edged up to fifth, while Australia’s Alana King climbed to seventh.
Just outside the top tier, South Africa spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba jumped six places to 13th, while Australian pacer Annabel Sutherland rose nine spots to 14th — both achieving career-best ratings.
Gardner Strengthens All-Rounder Dominance
Ash Gardner’s sensational form has not only lifted her batting rank but also cemented her place as the No.1 all-rounder in ODIs, with a new career-high rating. Australia’s Kim Garth also enjoyed an impressive boost, moving up four spots to 18th, while Devine’s all-round contributions pushed her one place higher to ninth.
What This Means Going Forward
With several centurions making big strides, the Women’s World Cup is shaping into a fiercely contested tournament where rankings are shifting almost weekly. While Mandhana still leads the way, the momentum of players like Brits, Gardner, and Devine suggests the No.1 spot may come under pressure if their form continues.