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Smriti Mandhana retains no. 1 spot in ICC ODI rankings; Ellyse Perry returns to top 10

Smriti Mandhana has solidified her position as the world’s top-ranked batter in the ICC Women’s ODI rankings, maintaining her lead with 790 points after assuming the captaincy of India’s women’s team. Her dominance in the format is underscored by her status as the highest-ranked Indian batter, with Harmanpreet Kaur remaining the only other Indian in the top 10, holding ninth place with 652 points.

Meanwhile, Australia’s Ellyse Perry has re-entered the elite tier, reclaiming her spot among the top 10 after a recent absence, reflecting the competitive depth in women’s cricket globally.

India’s influence extends beyond batting, with three players featured in the T20I top 10, including Shafali Verma (4th), Mandhana (5th), and Harmanpreet (10th). The team’s bowlers also shine, particularly in the T20I rankings, where Shree Charani leads the bowling charts with 817 points, followed by Deepti Sharma in second.

Sharma, India’s lone representative in the T20I all-rounders’ top 10 (4th), also ranks sixth in the ODI all-rounders’ list, highlighting her versatility. Australia’s Annabel Sutherland and Megan Schutt have climbed the ODI bowling rankings, further tightening their grip on the top spots, while Deepti Sharma dropped to ninth in the ODI bowling rankings after a slight setback.

India’s collective performance has kept the team ranked third in both the ODI and T20I team standings, reinforcing their status as a dominant force in women’s cricket.

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