India Women prepare for final ODI against Zimbabwe; ICC rankings see Laura Wolvaardt rise to top batter spot
With the series already decided, the upcoming third ODI offers India a chance for a clean sweep, while new ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings reflect recent performances.
The story
As India Women prepare to face Zimbabwe Women in the third and final One-Day International on Wednesday, October 28, at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara, the focus shifts to the latest movements in the ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings. While India has already secured the series with two dominant victories, the upcoming match offers an opportunity for a complete whitewash.
In the updated rankings, South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt has re-claimed the top spot for ODI batters, surpassing India skipper Smriti Mandhana. Several Indian players saw significant gains following their performances in the ongoing series.
Former captain Harmanpreet Kaur climbed two places to eighth among ODI batters, while all-rounder Deepti Sharma made notable progress, moving up four spots to 23rd in the batting rankings and two rungs to fourth among ODI all-rounders. Sharma also advanced one place to eighth in the ODI bowlers' rankings.
Teammates Kranti Gaud and Pratika Rawal also improved their positions in the bowling and batting charts, respectively. Zimbabwe players Modester Mupachikwa, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, and Beloved Biza also saw gains in the ODI batter rankings.
Series in play
Zimbabwe Women tour of India. 3rd WODI, India leads 2-0 in the three-match series
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | 1. Australia (163 rating points) | Australia maintains its lead in the team rankings. |
| ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings | 1. Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa) | Wolvaardt re-claimed the top spot from Smriti Mandhana in the latest update. |
| ICC Women's ODI All-Rounder Rankings | 1. Ashleigh Gardner (Australia) | Gardner remains the top all-rounder; Deepti Sharma rose to fourth. |
What we'll be watching
- India Women vs Zimbabwe Women: 3rd ODI at BCA Stadium, Vadodara on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
- ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026: Tournament begins November 12, 2026, in Ajman, UAE, featuring Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thailand, Netherlands, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Scotland, Papua New Guinea, and UAE.
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