Nat Sciver-Brunt Reclaims Top ODI Rank Amid Rankings Shake-Up
England's Nat Sciver-Brunt reclaims the No 1 ODI batter ranking after a standout performance against India. Other notable movements include India’s Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues climbing the ranks, while Ireland's Orla Prendergast makes waves in batting, bowling, and all-rounder lists amid the series against Zimbabwe.
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In a significant update in the ODI batter rankings, England's Nat Sciver-Brunt has ascended to the No 1 position following her impressive performance against India, as reported by the ICC. Sciver-Brunt's remarkable series, featuring a series-high 160 runs, was instrumental in her reclaiming the top spot for the first time in 2025.
Despite England's 2-1 series loss to India at Chester-le-Street, Sciver-Brunt's 98-run effort in the final match earned her a return to the top ranking, having held it previously in July 2023. Meanwhile, India's Smriti Mandhana slipped to second place, while teammates Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues improved their standings following the series.
Ireland's Orla Prendergast also made significant strides, climbing 12 places to a career-high 22nd in the ODI batter rankings after her unbeaten 67 against Zimbabwe. She also climbed 10 spots among bowlers, while Ireland captain Gaby Lewis improved in the T20I batter rankings. Overall, the rankings reflected dynamic shifts as players across the globe delivered notable performances.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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