ICC Women's T20I Bowling Rankings: Pakistan's Sadia Iqbal Claims Top Spot, Deepti Sharma Falls to Second

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ICC Women's T20I Bowling Rankings: There's a new queen ruling the ICC Women's T20I Bowling Rankings-and her name is Sadia Iqbal. In an electrifying shake-up to the bowling charts updated on 26 May 2025, Pakistan's left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal has claimed the No. 1 position, overtaking India's ever-reliable Deepti Sharma.

The update comes as no surprise to fans who have followed Sadia's clinical performances throughout the year, most notably during her showstopping spell against Sri Lanka at Sharjah in 2024. With a current rating of 746, Sadia has reaffirmed her stature as the spearhead of Pakistan's bowling arsenal.

ICC Women's T20I Bowling Rankings (Last Updated: 26 May 2025)

What makes Sadia's surge to the top especially satisfying is her consistent rise over the past two years. Her career-best rating of 758, achieved in the spin-friendly conditions of Sharjah, was a sign of things to come. With impeccable control, subtle flight, and lethal accuracy, she has choked run flows and scalped key wickets-earning her not only points but plenty of praise in the cricketing fraternity.

However, with every rise, there's a fall. And in this case, it's Deepti Sharma, who drops down to the second spot with a rating of 737. A stalwart in India's white-ball setup, Deepti reached her personal peak of 759 against Bangladesh at Dambulla in 2024. While her recent form has been steady, it hasn't quite matched the fireworks Sadia has delivered on the global stage.

At No. 3, the ever-impressive Annabel Sutherland continues to make waves for Australia. With a rating of 736, Sutherland has become the fast-bowling leader for the Aussies and recently reached her career-best rating while rattling New Zealand's top order at Wellington earlier this year.

Meanwhile, England continues to show their dominance in the bowling department with four players in the top 10. Leading the charge is the ever-dominant Sophie Ecclestone at No. 4, boasting a current rating of 734. While she held the top spot not too long ago-achieving a monumental career-best of 802 against Australia at Edgbaston in 2023-recent injuries and form dips have nudged her slightly down the order.

Renuka Singh Thakur of India rounds out the top five with a tidy 728 rating, showcasing her continued evolution as India's new-ball enforcer. Her peak came against Australia in Sharjah, where her precise seam work and deceptive pace troubled even the most seasoned batters.

Also climbing the charts is England's Lauren Bell, who has stormed into the No. 6 spot with a rating of 717, her highest yet. Bell's performance against the West Indies at Chelmsford has not gone unnoticed, and her sharp swing bowling adds a different edge to England's bowling lineup.

Not far behind is fellow Englishwoman Charlie Dean at No. 7, who continues to shine with her off-spin. With a rating of 714, Dean has been a consistent performer, and her all-round capabilities make her a key player for England in crunch games.

Pakistan's Nashra Sandhu holds the No. 8 position, tied in rating (704) with Georgia Wareham of Australia at No. 9. Nashra, known for her ability to strike in the middle overs, had her career-best moments in Chittagong, while Wareham's best outing was against England in Adelaide earlier this year.

Completing the top 10 is England's leg-spinner Sarah Glenn, who despite slipping from her previous highs, still holds a commendable rating of 695. With a career-best of 769 registered against New Zealand at The Oval in 2024, Glenn remains a force to be reckoned with.

These rankings not only reflect individual brilliance but also signal how closely contested the women's T20I circuit has become. With players from Pakistan, India, Australia, and England dominating the top slots, the competition is fierce and the standard continues to rise.

As the Women's T20I calendar heats up with tri-series, bilateral battles and the next World Cup in sight, expect the rankings to fluctuate again. But for now, Sadia Iqbal reigns supreme-an emblem of Pakistan's growing prowess in women's cricket.