ICC Women's Player Rankings: Smriti Mandhana Enters Into Top Three in Both ODI and T20I Rankings; Jemimah Rodrigues Jumps Six Places in T20Is

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India's star opener Smriti Mandhana continues to showcase her class and consistency, making significant strides in the latest ICC Women's Player Rankings, released on Tuesday (December 17).

The stylish left-hander has climbed three places to secure the second spot in the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings and moved up one place to third in the ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings, further solidifying her reputation as one of the best in the world.

South Africa star batter Laura Wolvaart continues to be the number-one ranked ODI batter while Australian star Beth Mooney remains numero uno in the latest T20I batters. England star spinner Sophie Ecclestone remains the number-one bowler in both T20Is and ODIs.

Mandhana's Remarkable Performances

Mandhana's ascent in the rankings follows a string of stellar performances against top-notch teams. Her outstanding 105-run knock in the final ODI against Australia in Perth played a crucial role in India's campaign in the ICC Women's Championship. She followed this up with a composed 54-run innings in the opening T20I against the West Indies in Mumbai, once again proving her mettle in the shorter format.

Other Indian Players on the Rise

Several Indian players also made notable progress in the rankings:

• Harleen Deol has made significant gains in the ODI rankings, climbing nine places to 64th after her consistent contributions.
• Seam bowler Arundhati Reddy skyrocketed 48 spots to reach 51st following her impressive four-wicket haul against the West Indies.
• Renuka Thakur has inched up to a joint-26th position, showcasing her growing impact in ODIs.

T20I Rankings: Jemimah Rodrigues Jumps Six Places

In the T20I rankings, Harmanpreet Kaur remains a mainstay in the top 10, while Jemimah Rodrigues gained six slots to reach 15th after a scintillating 73 in the first T20I against the West Indies. Deepti Sharma continues to shine as one of the world's best all-rounders, climbing two places to second in the T20I bowling rankings, with young pacer Titas Sadhu making her presence felt, rising to 52nd.

Global Highlights in ODI Rankings

The ICC rankings update also reflects impressive performances from other nations:

• England opener Tammy Beaumont advanced two spots to 11th after her match-winning 65 against South Africa in Potchefstroom.
• Australia's Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, and Annabel Sutherland made significant gains following their dominant series against India. Gardner's 50 in Perth took her to 16th, McGrath's unbeaten 56 lifted her to 24th, and Sutherland's match-winning 110 saw her climb to 29th.

Gardner also excelled in bowling, moving up two places to a career-best-equalling third position, while Marizanne Kapp of South Africa gained two slots to reach fourth after a stellar three-for-24 performance.

Notable Movements in T20I Rankings

• West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin jumped 21 spots to 59th among batters, thanks to a crucial half-century.
• Karishma Ramharack moved up six places to 20th among bowlers, while Qiana Joseph climbed 22 spots to 65th among batters.

Smriti Mandhana: A Consistent Force

Mandhana's rise in both formats underlines her importance to the Indian team and her ability to perform under pressure. Her seamless transition between formats and her match-winning ability have been instrumental in India's recent successes.