Deepti Sharma Climbs to Second in ICC Women's T20 Rankings
Deepti Sharma, the star all-rounder of the Indian women's cricket team, has reached the second position in the ICC Women's T20 International rankings. With her recent performances, she is just a few points away from becoming the top-ranked bowler. This article explores her journey in the rankings, her competition with Sadia Iqbal, and the rise of other Indian players like Arundhati Reddy and Jemimah Rodrigues. Read on to find out more about their achievements and the latest updates in women's cricket.
Jul 8, 2025, 18:10 IST
Deepti Sharma's Rise in T20 Rankings
Star all-rounder Deepti Sharma of the Indian women's cricket team has ascended to the second position in the ICC Women's T20 International rankings. She is now on the verge of becoming the top-ranked bowler.
In the latest update of the T20 International rankings, Deepti gained one spot, surpassing Australia's Annabel Sutherland. The right-arm bowler is now just 8 rating points behind Pakistan's Sadia Iqbal, who holds the top position.
Deepti improved her ranking after taking three wickets in the third match of India's five-match T20 series against England. With her outstanding performance in the last two matches, she could potentially overtake Sadia Iqbal.
Meanwhile, Indian fast bowler Arundhati Reddy made a significant leap of 11 places to reach 43rd in the T20 bowlers' list after claiming three wickets in the recent match against England at The Oval. In the batting rankings, Jemimah Rodrigues climbed two spots to secure the 12th position.