Smriti Mandhana jumps to 2nd spot in ODI and T20I batting rankings

Smriti Mandhana's stellar performances catapulted her to the 2nd spot in the ODI and T20I batting rankings, highlighting her consistency with five consecutive 50-plus scores. Her dominance cements her as a crucial asset in India's batting lineup.

In Short

• Smriti Mandhana makes progress in ICC rankings
• The star batter scored 5 consecutive fifty plus scores
• Harmanpreet Kaur enters top 10 in ODI rankings

Smriti Mandhana’s remarkable form has propelled her to the second spot in both the ODI and T20I batting rankings. The Indian opener showcased her consistency with the bat, delivering standout performances across formats against Hayley Matthews’ West Indies team.

In the two T20Is during the week, Mandhana scored a brilliant 62 off 41 balls and followed it up with 77 off just 47 deliveries, completing three consecutive half-centuries in the format. She carried her fine form into the ODIs, notching up a commanding 91 off 102 balls in the opening game in Vadodara. These performances mean Mandhana now boasts five consecutive scores of 50 or more in international cricket.

Mandhana claims 2nd spot in rankings

Hayley Matthews, on the other hand, also impressed for the West Indies. Her unbeaten 85 off 47 balls in one of the T20Is, followed by a quick 22 in the next match, earned her a two-spot rise to equal third in the T20I batting rankings, tying with Australia’s Tahlia McGrath on 748 points.

In the ODI rankings, India’s Harmanpreet Kaur climbed three spots to reach 10th place after her steady knock of 34 in Vadodara. She shares the position with England’s Tammy Beaumont, both with a rating of 631. Australia’s Alyssa Healy moved up to eighth place with her consistent performances against New Zealand, where she scored 39 and 34.

Australia’s Annabel Sutherland was another big mover, climbing 11 places to reach 18th in the ODI batting rankings after scoring an unbeaten 105 and a solid 42. Her all-round contributions, including figures of 3/39 in the third ODI, also saw her rise to seventh in the all-rounder rankings.

In bowling, India’s Renuka Singh’s impressive 5/29 in Vadodara saw her jump six spots to 20th in the ODI bowling rankings. Emerging Australian bowlers Alana King and Kim Garth made significant gains, moving up to 12th and 13th, respectively, while New Zealand’s Melie Kerr advanced to 11th.

Mandhana’s rise shows her importance to India’s batting lineup and highlights her exceptional run of form in international cricket.