Deepti Sharma Achieves Number 1 Spot in T20 Bowling Rankings

In a remarkable achievement, Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma has claimed the number one spot in the T20 bowling rankings following her outstanding performance against Sri Lanka. This marks a significant milestone in her career. Meanwhile, South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt has regained her position as the top ODI batter after a stellar series against Ireland. The rankings reflect the competitive nature of women's cricket, with other players like Arundhati Reddy and Jemimah Rodrigues also making notable advancements. Read on to discover more about these exciting developments in the cricket world.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 23, 2025, 16:46 IST

Deepti Sharma's Historic Achievement

Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma has made headlines by securing the top position in the T20 bowling rankings for the first time in her career, following an impressive performance against Sri Lanka in the opening match of the T20 series on home soil. Meanwhile, according to the ICC's official website, South Africa's captain Laura Wolvaardt has reclaimed the number one spot in the ODI batting rankings after the conclusion of the ODI series against Ireland, a position she recently lost to Smriti Mandhana.

Impactful Performance in Recent Match

Anabelle Sutherland from Australia had held the number one position in the T20 bowlers' rankings since August, but Deepti's remarkable spell of 1/20 in four overs against Sri Lanka in Visakhapatnam played a crucial role in her ascent to the top. With her performance contributing to India's eight-wicket victory, Deepti earned five rating points, giving her a slight edge of one point over her Australian rival.

Wolvaardt's Stellar Performance

In the latest ODI batting rankings, Mandhana has slipped to second place, while Wolvaardt regained the top position by scoring a brilliant century in the final match of South Africa's three-match ODI series against Ireland, played at home. Wolvaardt's outstanding performance included centuries in the last two matches against Ireland, leading the Proteas to a 3-0 series victory. The consistent captain achieved a new career-high rating, surpassing Mandhana to reclaim the top spot.

Rising Stars in T20 Rankings

Additionally, Deepti's teammate Arundhati Reddy has also made strides in the T20I bowlers' rankings, climbing five places to 36th after the match against Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, Jemimah Rodrigues has emerged as a leading figure in the latest T20I batting rankings, moving up five spots to ninth place. Rodrigues earned the Player of the Match title with an unbeaten half-century against Sri Lanka, joining her fellow Indian players Mandhana (third) and Shafali Verma (tenth) in the top ten list of T20 international batters.