ICC Women's Rankings: Harmanpreet Kaur Climbs, Deepti Sharma Loses T20I Bowling Top Spot

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India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has made notable gains in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) Women's T20I Player Rankings, moving up two places to 13th in the batting charts following her match-winning performance against Sri Lanka.

However, it was a mixed update for India as ace all-rounder Deepti Sharma conceded the No. 1 position in the T20I bowling rankings to Australia's Annabel Sutherland.

The latest rankings reflect performances from the recently concluded India-Sri Lanka T20I series, which the hosts swept 5-0, alongside other international fixtures impacting the standings across batting, bowling and team rankings.

Kaur's Thiruvananthapuram Knock Drives Batting Gains

Harmanpreet's rise comes on the back of her decisive 68 off 43 deliveries in the fifth and final T20I in Thiruvananthapuram, an innings that earned her the Player of the Match award. The India skipper's climb towards the top 10 underlines her importance in the middle order as India build momentum ahead of major ICC events.

India's batting remains firmly anchored by Smriti Mandhana, who missed the ODI series against Sri Lanka due to personal reasons, continues to feature among the elite in both ODI and T20I batting rankings. Mandhana is currently placed second in the ODI batting charts and third in T20Is, reinforcing her status as one of the most consistent performers in women's cricket across formats.

Deepti Sharma Slips as Sutherland Reclaims No. 1

In the bowling rankings, Deepti Sharma has slipped to second place in T20Is after briefly holding the top spot. Her figures of one for 28 in the final T20I were not enough to keep her ahead of Annabel Sutherland, who now leads the rankings with 736 rating points - just one more than Deepti.

Sutherland's return to the summit marks her second stint as the world's top-ranked T20I bowler, having first achieved the feat in August 2025. Pakistan spinner Sadia Iqbal, who had earlier held the top position, now sits third, highlighting the fine margins at the top of the bowling charts.

Other Indian and Sri Lankan Movers

India's dominant series win has also resulted in gains further down the rankings. Amanjot Kaur jumped seven places to joint-78th in the T20I batting rankings. In the bowling charts, left-arm spinner Shree Charani climbed five places to 47th.

Sri Lanka's batters enjoyed significant rises despite the series loss, with Hasini Perera moving up 31 places to 40th and Imesha Dulani jumping 77 spots to 84th after registering half-centuries. In bowling, Kavisha Dilhari advanced to 32nd, while skipper Chamari Athapaththu rose three places to 48th.

Women's Batting Rankings: Mandhana in Elite Company

The latest women's batting rankings underline the dominance of Australia and India at the top. South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt continues to lead the ODI batting charts. In T20Is, Australia's Beth Mooney holds the No. 1 spot.

Women's Bowling Rankings: A Tight Race at the Summit

The bowling rankings image highlights the intense competition at the top. England spinner Sophie Ecclestone continues to dominate the ODI bowling charts, while the T20I list shows Sutherland narrowly edging Sharma. With multiple bowlers separated by minimal rating points, consistent performances in upcoming series could quickly alter the hierarchy.

Women's Team Rankings: Australia Set the Benchmark

The team rankings further reinforce Australia's dominance in women's cricket. Australia lead both ODI and T20I team rankings, with England and India firmly placed inside the top three in both formats. India's third-place standing in T20Is and joint-second position in ODIs underline their growing consistency, while South Africa and New Zealand continue to remain strong contenders.