Maddy Green and Amelia Kerr Climb ICC ODI Rankings After Stellar Performances
Maddy Green's Impressive Performance Boosts ODI Ranking
In a remarkable display, New Zealand's Maddy Green scored 94 runs in the final match of the ICC Women's Championship series against Zimbabwe. Her impressive 73-ball innings played a crucial role in securing a 200-run victory for her team, completing a clean sweep of the series with a 3-0 record. This performance has propelled her five spots up to 17th place in the ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings, achieving a personal best of 610 rating points, as reported by the ICC.
Amelia Kerr Shines in ODI and T20I Rankings
All-rounder Amelia Kerr also made headlines by earning the Player of the Match title in the final ODI, contributing significantly with both bat and ball—scoring 80 runs and taking five wickets for 22 runs. Her outstanding performance not only secured her the Player of the Series award but also advanced her from 21st to a joint-19th position among batters, with over 600 rating points in both batting and bowling categories. Additionally, Isabelle Gaze improved her ranking, moving up three spots to 61st, while seam bowlers Rosemary Mair and Bree Illing made notable gains in the bowling rankings, climbing to 58th and 79th positions, respectively.
Zimbabwe Bowlers Make Notable Progress
In the latest update, Zimbabwe's captain Nomvelo Sibanda has risen eight places to 49th among bowlers. Other seamers, Precious Marange and Adel Zimunu, have also seen improvements, moving up to 93rd and 97th positions, respectively, reflecting their performances up to Monday.
T20I Rankings Experience Changes Following NZ-SA Match
The ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings have seen a shift following the match between New Zealand and South Africa. Captain Amelia Kerr achieved a career-high of 694 rating points after scoring 78 runs off 44 balls in the opening T20I in Mount Maunganui, maintaining her eighth position in the bowling rankings. Georgia Plimmer's contribution of 63 runs has elevated her from 50th to 41st place, aiding New Zealand in their 90-run victory. In the T20I bowling rankings, Jess Kerr's performance of two wickets for 13 runs has allowed her to climb 11 spots to 23rd, while Sophie Devine's exceptional four wickets for 12 runs has propelled her from 104th to 79th position.