ICC ODI Rankings: Jemimah Rodrigues records career best rating, Sophie Ecclestone remains top among bowlers

Indiatalented batsman, Jemimah Rodriguesmoved up three places to a career-best position of 19th in the latest ICC Women’s ODI Rankings released on Tuesday.

Jemimah Rodrigues achieved a career-best ODI ranking in the batsmen’s rankings

This rise in the rankings comes after her stellar performance in the ongoing ICC Women’s Championship series vs Irelandheld in Rajkot. Rodrigues’ maiden international century in the second game of the series played a key role in securing India an elusive 2-0 lead in the three-match contest.

Rodrigues’ poised innings showed her growing maturity and ability to anchor the innings under pressure, earning her well-deserved recognition. Her performances consistently prove her ability as a key member of the Indian batting line-up. Her rise in the rankings reflects her consistent contributions in recent games and her evolution as a significant player in the team’s lineup. With this new highlight in his career, Rodrigues continues to be a vital figure in India’s efforts to build a formidable middle order in their ODI side.

Pratika Rawal is making rapid progress

India’s Rising Star, Practice Rawalhas made remarkable progress in the latest ICC rankings, moving up 52 places to 65th. The young and promising batsman immediately registered scores of 89 and 67 in the first two matches of the series against Ireland. Rawala’s performances not only boosted her confidence but also cemented her position in India’s ODI line-up moving forward. Her ability to play under pressure shows huge potential and with another chance in the final game of the series, she could further improve her status and establish herself as a reliable player at international level.

Ashleigh Gardner achieves career best bowling and all-around rankings

Australia’s dynamic all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner continues to shine on the global stage, reaching a career-best second position in the ICC Women’s ODI Bowling Rankings. Gardner’s impressive performance in the first ODI of the Women’s Ashes series against England in Sydney, where she took 3/19 and made an unbeaten 42, earned her the player of the match award and improved her ranking in the bowling and all-rounder categories.

Along with her bowling achievements, Gardner also achieved career-best points in the batsmen and all-rounders rankings. She maintained her 15th position among batsmen, with 604 points, and remained a close second in the all-around standings, trailing South Africa‘with Marizanne Kapp by only eight points.

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Alyssa Healy enters the top 5

Australia’s star goalkeeper, Alyssa Healyhas made significant progress in the latest ICC women’s ODI batsmen rankings, climbing back into the top five. Healy’s resurgence comes on the back of her strong performances going forward Female ashes series against England. In the series opener at North Sydney Oval, Healy played a key role, scoring a brilliant 70 runs at the top of the order, helping Australia to successfully chase down England’s total of 204.

This knock not only demonstrated Healyn’s consistency and leadership as Australia’s captain, but also catapulted her up the rankings. Now ranked fifth with 678 rating points, she has leapfrogged notable players, including her Australian teammates Ellyse Perry (666 points) i Beth Mooney (653 points), as well as South African Kapp (657 points) and West Indies‘ star Hayley Matthews (652 points). Healy’s rise up the rankings marks a significant achievement for the 34-year-old veteran, who previously reached a career-high 785 points in 2022. Her return to form has rejuvenated Australia’s campaign and cemented her position as one of the most reliable players in the women’s game.

Laura Wolvaardt retains the top spot in the ODI rankings

Laura Wolvaardtthe No. 1 South African batsman, continues to reign atop the women’s ODI batting charts with a career-high 773 points. The 25-year-old from Cape Town has been in terrific form, ending 2024 with a string of impressive performances against India and England. Although Wolvaardt has not played one-day cricket since her successful run late last year, her consistent displays have ensured she retains the coveted top spot. Wolvaardt’s outstanding performance earned her nominations in three ICC award categories. Her dominance over the past year further cements her position as one of the most feared batsmen in modern cricket.

Top Women’s ODI Rankings

Joining Wolvaardt are at the top Chamari Athapatthu Sri Lanka and Smriti Mandhan of India, which occupy the second and third place respectively. Athapaththu, with 733 rating points, and Mandhana, with 723 rating points, have shown remarkable consistency over the past year. Both players have also been nominated alongside Wolvaardt for ICC awards, further underscoring their influence on the international stage.

Other batsmen making significant progress include:

• Gaby Lewis (Ireland): After her impressive 92 against India in Rajkot, she climbed four places to reach 16th place with 570 rating points.
• Heather Knight (England): Moved up five places to 23rd after consistently putting in good performances.
• Danni Wyatt-Hodge (England): Now joined by New Zealand Brooke Halliday in equal 26th place with 521 rating points.
• Leah Paul (Ireland): After an impressive run in India, they climbed 15 places to 32nd with 490 rating points.

Women’s ODI Bowling Rankings

Sophie Ecclestone England continues to lead the women’s ODI bowling rankings with 779 points. Ecclestone’s performances in the Ashes series underscore her dominance as one of the best all-rounders in women’s cricket.

• Ashleigh Gardner (Australia) and Megan Schutt (Australia) swapped positions after Schutt’s stellar figures of 3/19 in the first ODI. Gardner now holds 722 points.
• Kim Garth (Australia) climbed three places to enter the top 10 with 592 rating points.
• Lauren Bell (England) jumped five places to 17th with 533 rating points.
• Darcie Brown (Australia) rose eight places to 27th with 455 points, showing her rapid rise in international cricket.

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