Mandhana Climbs to No. 2 as Wolvaardt Holds Top Spot in Latest ICC Women’s Rankings

The fresh rankings also delivered a major boost for India’s World Cup semifinal hero Jemimah Rodrigues, who surged nine positions to break into the top tier at No. 10. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur made notable gains as well, climbing from 18th to 14th after a consistent World Cup campaign. Mandhana and Rodrigues remain the only Indian batters inside the ODI top ten.

While India’s ODI stars enjoyed key advancements, the ICC’s latest T20 updates offered fewer shifts for the squad. Australia’s Annabel Sutherland continues to command the bowling rankings, while teammate Beth Mooney retains the No. 1 spot among T20 batters. South Africa’s Ayabonga Khaka (Malaba) made one of the week’s biggest moves, rising four slots to No. 6, but India’s standings remained largely unchanged as the team has not featured in international action since their World Cup triumph.

All-rounder Deepti Sharma, adjudged Player of the Tournament at the World Cup, continued her impressive presence across formats. She is ranked fourth among ODI all-rounders and is India’s only bowler in the ODI top ten, occupying the fifth position. In T20Is, Mandhana is placed third among batters, Shafali Verma sits ninth, and Deepti is ranked second among bowlers and third among all-rounders. Renuka Singh Thakur holds the 11th position in the T20 bowling list.

Despite their recent World Cup title, India remain No. 3 in both the ICC Women’s ODI and T20 team rankings. Australia continue to lead the world in both formats, with England positioned second. India’s next assignment begins on 21 December, when the team returns to action in a T20 series against Sri Lanka, a contest that could set the tone for their 2026 season.

India’s steady rise across individual categories, paired with a world title but a third-place team ranking, underscores both the strength of the squad’s core performers and the competitive depth shaping modern women’s cricket. Their upcoming international schedule now offers the team a crucial opportunity to translate individual momentum into collective ascent.