Indian Spinners Shine in ICC T20I Rankings Amid Series Win

Indian bowlers are making headlines as Shree Charani and Deepti Sharma maintain their top spots in the ICC T20I Rankings. Following a successful series against Zimbabwe, pacers Kranti Gaud and Nandani Sharma have also seen significant improvements in their rankings. With the Asian team leading the series 2-0, the performances of these players have been pivotal. Additionally, the trans-Tasman series has seen shifts in rankings for both bowlers and batters, highlighting the competitive nature of women's cricket. Discover more about the latest updates in the ICC rankings and the standout performances from these talented athletes.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 20, 2026, 22:50 IST

Dominance of Indian Spinners in T20I Rankings

Dubai [UAE], October 20: Indian bowlers Shree Charani and Deepti Sharma have solidified their positions at the top of the ICC T20I Rankings for bowlers. Meanwhile, pacers Kranti Gaud and Nandani Sharma have also made notable advancements following their recent series victory against Zimbabwe.

The Asian team has taken a commanding 2-0 lead in the three-match series held on home turf, showcasing impressive performances from various players in Raipur.

Nandani Sharma, a seamer, stands out as the joint leading wicket-taker with three dismissals in the first two matches, climbing an impressive 26 spots to rank 45th among T20I bowlers, according to the ICC.

Her teammate, Kranti Gaud, has also made strides, moving up nine places to 43rd. The Indian duo of Sree Charani and Deepti Sharma continues to lead the T20I bowlers' rankings, maintaining their top positions after delivering economical performances against Zimbabwe.

In the trans-Tasman series between Australia and New Zealand, there were shifts in the T20I bowlers' rankings as well. Annabel Sutherland rose one spot to eighth, while Jess Kerr, Bree Illing, and Nensi Patel also made significant gains.

Australia narrowly won the opening match against New Zealand, but it was the Kiwi players who made notable progress in the T20I batters' rankings. Maddy Green climbed three spots to 34th, and Georgia Plimmer surged 13 places to 48th.

Veteran Australian batter Beth Mooney retains her position as the top T20I batter globally. Additionally, her teammates have made impressive advancements in the ODI rankings following their recent 50-over series against Bangladesh, part of the ongoing ICC Women’s Championship.

Megan Schutt, a seasoned seamer, improved her ranking to fourth among ODI bowlers, while Ellyse Perry moved up to ninth among ODI batters and made a remarkable leap of 14 spots to 25th among ODI all-rounders.

Furthermore, Sutherland's unbeaten half-century in the series finale helped her rise four slots to 13th among ODI batters, and Sharmin Akhter Supta also gained five places to reach 25th.