Sree Charani Tops ICC Women's T20I Bowler Rankings After Stellar Performance
Sree Charani Achieves Top Ranking
India's promising spinner, Sree Charani, has made headlines by securing the top position in the latest ICC Women's T20I Bowler Rankings. This achievement comes after her impressive performance at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, where she has emerged as the leading wicket-taker, claiming 10 wickets in just three matches.
At only 21 years old, Charani has quickly risen through the ranks since her international debut just over a year ago. Her remarkable four-wicket haul against the Netherlands in Leeds, followed by three wickets in a match against South Africa in Manchester, has propelled her to the number one spot, surpassing England's Linsey Smith.
Other Bowlers on the Move
Linsey Smith has dropped to third place after a slow start to the tournament, while her teammate Charlie Dean has climbed to second with five wickets in three games. Notable movements include former top-ranked bowler Sophie Ecclestone, who has improved four positions to fourth. Other bowlers making significant gains include:
| Player | New Ranking | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Hayley Matthews | 11th | +9 |
| Kim Garth | 20th | +25 |
| Fatima Sana | 25th | +10 |
| Orla Prendergast | 26th | +10 |
T20I Batter Rankings Remain Steady
In the T20I batter rankings, Australia’s Georgia Voll continues to hold the top position despite scoring only 62 runs in three matches. Her teammate Beth Mooney has moved up to second place, trailing by 47 rating points. Other notable changes include:
| Player | New Ranking | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Shafali Verma | 6th | +1 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | 10th | +1 |
| Sophie Devine | 11th | +1 |
| Orla Prendergast | 13th | +4 |
| Nigar Sultana Joty | 20th | +3 |
All-Rounder Rankings Update
The T20I all-rounder rankings remain unchanged, with Hayley Matthews retaining her top position, followed closely by New Zealand's Melie Kerr. Other players making their way into the top 10 include Chamari Athapaththu (3rd), Orla Prendergast (5th), and Fatima Sana (6th). South Africa's Marizanne Kapp has also made a notable rise, moving up five spots to ninth after her standout performance against India.