Smriti Mandhana Ascends to Top of ICC Women’s ODI Rankings
Mandhana Claims the No. 1 Spot
Smriti Mandhana has officially taken the lead in the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings, surpassing South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt in the latest update released on Tuesday.
With her performances of 58 and 31 in the three ODIs, Mandhana achieved a rating of 790, just ahead of Wolvaardt, who is tied on points but has the opportunity to reclaim her position during South Africa's upcoming matches against New Zealand in March and April.
Recognition for Consistent Performance
Mandhana's ascent to the top spot is a testament to her consistent performance during a week that saw Australia make a strong comeback in the multi-format series. While Australia secured victories in the ODIs, Mandhana's reliable batting made her a standout player, solidifying her ranking.
This milestone coincides with a period of celebration for Indian cricket, as Harmanpreet Kaur also made her way back into the top 10 for batters, thanks to scores of 53, 54, and 25. However, Mandhana's achievement is the highlight, establishing her as the leading batter in women's ODIs.
Mandhana's Recent Achievements
In the past five months, Smriti Mandhana has accomplished several significant milestones:
- Served as Vice Captain in the World Cup victory.
- Scored the most runs for India in the 2025 World Cup.
- Led her team to win the WPL Trophy as Captain.
- Secured the Orange Cap in the WPL.
- Awarded Player of the Match in the WPL Final.
- Won the T20I series in Australia.
- Awarded Player of the Match in the deciding T20I against Australia.
- Achieved the No. 1 ranking in ODIs.
This remarkable journey has led to her being hailed as 'The Queen' of women's cricket.
Social Media Celebrations
"What a phenomenal achievement for Smriti Mandhana! To reach the #1 spot in the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings is the result of sheer class and consistency. She has been a pillar of strength for the Indian top order, and this ranking finally reflects her dominance on the field."
"SMRITI MANDHANA IN ICC WOMEN'S BATTING RANKINGS: ⭐ In ODIs - No.1. ⭐ In T20I - No.2. 'The Queen rules the entire women cricketing world!'"
Fans and cricket enthusiasts have taken to social media to express their joy and pride in Mandhana's achievements, celebrating her as a leading figure in women's cricket.