Laura Wolvaardt Tops ICC Women’s ODI Batters’ Rankings
South Africa’s captain Laura Wolvaardt has reclaimed the No.1 spot in the ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings, thanks to her recent consistent performances against England.
Wolvaardt’s Stellar Comeback
- First achieved No.1 status during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022.
- Maintained a spot in the top 10 through consistent batting.
- Scored 59 not out and 35 runs in the first two matches against England, helping her reclaim the top position.
Other Key Movers in ODI Rankings
- Nat Sciver-Brunt (England): Dropped to third after scores of 0 and 20.
- Chloe Tryon (South Africa): Moved up eight spots to 17th after scoring 45 runs.
Australian Players Shine
- Ellyse Perry: Climbed to 4th after a century in Brisbane.
- Phoebe Litchfield: Advanced 13 places to 25th.
- Tahlia McGrath: Moved up five places to 32nd.
- Georgia Voll: Debuted at 84th after a strong international start.
Updates in All-rounder and T20I Rankings
ODI All-rounder Rankings:
- Marizanne Kapp (South Africa): Retains the top spot.
- Ash Gardner (Australia): Climbed to 4th.
- Charlie Dean (England): Improved to 10th.
T20I Rankings Movements:
- Orla Prendergast (Ireland): Jumped six spots to 9th for all-rounders after scoring 54 runs and taking 10 wickets against Bangladesh.
- Arlene Kelly (Ireland): Advanced six spots to 27th for bowlers.
- Sharmin Akhter (Bangladesh): Re-entered the T20I batter rankings at 68th with 95 runs across the series.
FAQs:
Q: Who is currently ranked No.1 in ICC Women’s ODI Batters’ Rankings?
A: South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt holds the top position after her impressive performances against England.
Q: Which Australian player recently moved up in the ICC rankings?
A: Ellyse Perry advanced to fourth in the ODI batters’ rankings following her century against India.
Q: What are the key changes in the ICC T20I Rankings?
A: Ireland’s Orla Prendergast entered the top 10 for all-rounders, while Bangladesh’s Sharmin Akhter re-entered the batters’ rankings.
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