Just two days after India’s historic Women’s World Cup 2025 triumph, Smriti Mandhana has lost her No. 1 spot in the latest ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings. The star India opener has dropped to second place, overtaken by South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt, who climbed to the top following a sensational tournament. So let’s have a look at Smriti Mandhana ICC Rankings.
Laura Wolvaardt Claims No. 1 with Record-Breaking World Cup
Wolvaardt’s rise to the top of the ODI rankings comes on the back of back-to-back centuries in the semifinal and final, amassing a total of 571 runs — the most in a single edition of the Women’s World Cup. Her stunning consistency earned her a career-best rating of 814, pushing Mandhana to second place despite the Indian opener’s remarkable tournament.
Jemimah Rodrigues Breaks Into Top 10
India’s Jemimah Rodrigues also made a huge leap, jumping nine spots to break into the top 10 for the first time. Her match-winning century against Australia in the semifinal in Navi Mumbai played a key role in India’s campaign and solidified her place among the top batters in the world.
Other Major Movements in the Rankings
Australia’s Phoebe Litchfield climbed 13 spots to reach a career-high 13th position after scoring a century in the same semifinal. Ellyse Perry of Australia moved up to seventh, sharing the spot with New Zealand’s Sophie Devine, who recently announced her retirement from the format. India captain Harmanpreet Kaur also improved her ranking, moving up four spots to 14th.
Shifts in Bowling and All-Rounder Rankings
In the bowling department, South Africa’s Marizanne Kapp moved two spots to become the closest challenger to England’s Sophie Ecclestone for the No. 1 position. Kapp’s impressive spell of 5/20 against England in the semifinal boosted her to a rating of 712. Australians Annabel Sutherland and Kim Garth also gained a place each, occupying sixth and seventh positions respectively.
World Cup Player of the Tournament Deepti Sharma continued her strong form, scoring 82 runs and taking seven wickets across the semifinal and final. Her all-round performance helped her climb to fourth in the ICC all-rounder rankings, overtaking Australia’s Annabel Sutherland.
Mandhana Still Among the World’s Best
Despite slipping to second place, Smriti Mandhana remains one of the top performers in women’s cricket. She held the No. 1 position throughout the World Cup and was named in the ICC Team of the Tournament alongside Wolvaardt. India’s overall success in the World Cup has also seen multiple players earn recognition across ICC ranking categories, reaffirming the team’s dominance in global women’s cricket.
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