Deepti, Charani make big gains in latest ICC T20I rankings

India’s impressive start to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup has been reflected in the latest ICC rankings, with star all-rounder Deepti Sharma climbing to third in the Women’s T20I All-Rounder Rankings after her match-winning performance against Pakistan.

Deepti, who claimed a sensational five-wicket haul in India’s 64-run victory at Edgbaston, moved up two places in the all-rounders’ rankings. Her rise comes after a standout display that also saw her become the leading wicket-taker in Women’s T20I history.

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At the top of the all-rounders’ list, Hayley Matthews regained the No. 1 spot from Melie Kerr following West Indies’ seven-wicket win over New Zealand. Matthews scored 48 runs and picked up a wicket, while Kerr managed just five runs and went wicketless.

India also had reason to celebrate in the bowling rankings. Left-arm spinner Shree Charani jumped five places to a career-best second position after her three-wicket haul against Pakistan. She now trails England spinner Linsey Smith by just five rating points.

Deepti enjoyed a similar rise in the bowling charts, moving up five spots to fifth place after her record-breaking spell.

In the batting rankings, there were no major changes involving Indian players. Australia’s Georgia Voll remains the No. 1 T20I batter, while South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt moved up to second place ahead of Australia’s Beth Mooney.