Mandhana loses top ODI batting spot as Harmanpreet, Deepti climb in ICC rankings; India eyes clean sweep against Zimbabwe
Smriti Mandhana drops to second in ODI batting, while Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma make significant gains following strong performances in the ongoing series against Zimbabwe.
The story
The third and final One-Day International between India Women and Zimbabwe Women is currently underway in Vadodara, with India holding an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. While the hosts aim for a clean sweep, the cricketing world is abuzz with the latest ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings, released today.
India's Smriti Mandhana has lost her top position in the ODI batting rankings to South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt, following scores of 32 and 0 in the first two matches against Zimbabwe. However, other Indian players have made notable advancements.
Former India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has climbed two places to eighth in the ODI batting list. All-rounder Deepti Sharma has seen significant gains, moving up four spots to 23rd in batting, two places to fourth in the all-rounders' rankings, and one spot to eighth among ODI bowlers.
These rises come after Harmanpreet and Deepti both scored centuries in the second ODI. Youngster Pratika Rawal also achieved a career-best 21st position in the ODI batters' rankings. In the T20I rankings, Shafali Verma moved to third, with Mandhana at fourth.
Series in play
Zimbabwe Women tour of India. 3rd WODI, India leads 2-0, match ongoing
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings | 1. Laura Wolvaardt (SA), 2. Smriti Mandhana (IND), 8. Harmanpreet Kaur (IND), 21. Pratika Rawal (IND), 23. Deepti Sharma (IND) | Smriti Mandhana loses top spot, Harmanpreet and Deepti climb after strong performances. |
| ICC Women's ODI All-Rounder Rankings | 4. Deepti Sharma (IND) | Deepti Sharma moves up two places. |
| ICC Women's ODI Bowling Rankings | 8. Deepti Sharma (IND) | Deepti Sharma gains one spot. |
| ICC Women's T20I Batting Rankings | 3. Shafali Verma (IND), 4. Smriti Mandhana (IND) | Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana both gain one spot. |
What we'll be watching
- ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026: The tournament will be held in Ajman, UAE, from November 12 to 25, featuring 10 teams including five Full Members.
- Victoria Quadrangular T20I Tournament: Uganda will host Namibia, Rwanda, and USA from November 4 to 15, 2026, at the Entebbe Cricket Oval.
- UAE Women's National Team: Oscar Nauhaus has been appointed as the new head coach, taking charge from next month.
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