India's Shafali Verma Climbs to Fourth in ICC T20I Batting Rankings
The latest ICC Women's T20I rankings reflect performances from the recently concluded Asian Games, with several players making notable gains.
The story
The international women's cricket calendar enters a brief lull following the conclusion of the Asian Games 2026. While no matches are scheduled for the immediate future, the tournament's impact is already being felt in the updated ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings.
India's opener Shafali Verma has moved two places up to fourth in the batting charts, reaching 756 rating points after a productive run in both the Asia Cup and Asian Games, where she scored her maiden T20I century. Indian bowlers Deepti Sharma and Sree Charani maintain their top two positions in the T20I bowling rankings, with Sharma rising 22 places to first and Charani climbing 15 places to second.
Beyond the Asian continent, South Africa's recent 5-0 T20I series sweep over Zimbabwe also led to significant ranking changes for their players, including Anneke Bosch and Miane Smit. Teams will now prepare for upcoming bilateral series scheduled for October.
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women's T20I Batting Rankings | Shafali Verma (India) at 4th | Climbed two places after performances in the Asia Cup and Asian Games. |
| ICC Women's T20I Bowling Rankings | Deepti Sharma (India) at 1st, Sree Charani (India) at 2nd | Deepti Sharma rose 22 places to first, while Sree Charani climbed 15 places to second. |
What we'll be watching
- West Indies Women tour of Zimbabwe: 1st T20I on October 3, 2026, at Takashinga Sports Club, Harare.
- Bangladesh Women tour of Australia: 1st ODI on October 9, 2026, at Allan Border Field, Brisbane.
- Zimbabwe Women tour of India: 1st ODI on October 23, 2026, at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara.
- The inaugural 2027 ICC Women's Champions Trophy is scheduled to be held in India in February 2027.
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