Record-Breaking Rankings Shake Up ICC Women's ODI Leaderboard
Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma and batswoman Smriti Mandhana shine in the ICC Women's ODI rankings. Deepti rises to fifth in bowling, while Mandhana holds her top batting spot after her stellar performance against Australia. Key players like Tazmin Brits and Sidra Amin also make significant advancements, propelling their standings.
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In a thrilling update to the ICC Women's ODI rankings, Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma ascends two places to rank fifth among bowlers. This change comes amidst Smriti Mandhana retaining her top position in the batters' list, thanks to an impressive performance against Australia in the concluding series.
Mandhana's back-to-back centuries in the three-match home series against Australia, which ended 2-1 in the visitors' favor, propelled her to a personal best rating of 818. Deepti, meanwhile, earned her fifth-place finish with notable wickets against the Australian side.
Elsewhere, South Africa's Tazmin Brits leaps 15 spots in the batting rankings, reflecting her exceptional form with unbeaten centuries in Lahore, building up to a spectacular rise from 73rd to sixth position. Meanwhile, Pakistan's Sidra Amin and several other athletes, including Ayabonga Khaka, continue to move up the ranks, setting the stage for the upcoming World Cup.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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