Deepti Sharma Achieves Top Spot in T20I Bowling Rankings

In a remarkable achievement, Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma has ascended to the No. 1 position in T20I bowling rankings for the first time in her career. This milestone follows her stellar performance against Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt has reclaimed her title as the top ODI batter after a successful series against Ireland. The rankings also saw notable movements among other players, including Indian stars Jemimah Rodrigues and Arundhati Reddy. Read on to explore the latest updates in women's cricket rankings.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 23, 2025, 14:35 IST

Deepti Sharma's Historic Achievement

Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma has reached the pinnacle of T20I bowling rankings for the first time in her career. This milestone follows her impressive performance in the opening match of India's T20I series against Sri Lanka at home. Meanwhile, South Africa's captain Laura Wolvaardt has regained her position as the No. 1 ODI batter, taking back the title from Smriti Mandhana after the conclusion of South Africa's ODI series against Ireland.

Deepti Sharma's Ascent to the Top

Annabel Sutherland from Australia had held the No. 1 position for T20I bowlers since August. However, Deepti's remarkable bowling figures of 1/20 in four overs against Sri Lanka in Vizag propelled her to the top of the rankings. Following India's eight-wicket victory, Deepti gained five rating points, now leading her Australian counterpart by a slim margin of one point.

Wolvaardt Reclaims ODI Title

In the latest ODI rankings, Mandhana has slipped to second place, allowing Wolvaardt to reclaim her top position. This change is attributed to Wolvaardt's outstanding century in the final match of South Africa's three-match ODI series against Ireland. She scored centuries in the last two matches, leading the Proteas to a 3-0 series victory and achieving a new career-high rating.

Other Significant Ranking Changes

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