In the most recent ICC T20I rankings for bowlers unveiled on Tuesday, January 9, India Women’s versatile player, Deepti Sharma, has climbed to the second spot. With a notable 723 rating points, the off-spinner surpassed South Africa’s Nonkululeko Mlaba (722) after her impressive performances of 2/24 and 2/22 in the first two T20Is against Australia Women. Sophie Ecclestone of England maintains her top position with 777 rating points.
All-Round Excellence: Deepti’s Impact Across Formats
Deepti Sharma (381) has also strengthened her standing as the fourth-best all-rounder in T20Is, showcasing her all-around prowess. Her score of 30 in the second T20I propelled her above Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner (398).
Noteworthy Rankings Movements: Rising Stars and Impactful Performances
Notable movements in the rankings include Georgia Wareham’s rise by 15 spots to 28th (571) after claiming three wickets in two games. Additionally, Titas Sadhu soared by 50 places to 92nd (358) following her impactful four-wicket haul in the series opener.
Batting Prowess: Healy’s Ascent and Mandhana’s Consistency
On the batting front, Australia’s captain Alyssa Healy (636) broke into the top 10, surpassing her compatriot Gardner. Meanwhile, India’s vice-captain Smriti Mandhana held onto her fourth position with scores of 54 and 23.
T20I Series Drama: From Dominance to Decider
The ongoing T20I series witnessed India securing a nine-wicket victory in the first match, followed by Australia’s comeback with a six-wicket win in the second. The decider is set to take place at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Tuesday, January 9.
ODI Rankings Update: Schutt’s Surge and Litchfield’s Century Impact
In the realm of ICC T20I Rankings, Australia Women’s Megan Schutt climbed to the No.2 spot with 672 rating points following her impressive 2/23 in the third ODI against India Women. Sophie Ecclestone (746) still maintains the top spot. Additionally, Georgia Wareham’s 3/23 elevated her six spots to 12th (565).
Shreyanka Patil saw a remarkable jump of 66 spots to 62nd in the ODI bowlers’ rankings, credited to her three-wicket haul in the third and final ODI. In batting, Phoebe Litchfield’s century propelled her nine places up to 23rd.
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