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India’s star batter Smriti Mandhana has once again marked a brilliant achievement in her impressive cricketing career. The elegant left-hander has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings, reaffirming her status as one of the game’s finest. Known for her composed batting under pressure and elegant strokeplay, Mandhana had previously achieved this remarkable feat back in 2019 and continues to shine at the highest level with remarkable consistency.
Smriti Mandhana tops ODI rankings after stellar Tri-Series show
Mandhana has been one of the most consistent performers for the Indian side over the years. She achieved this remarkable feat by surpassing South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt in the rankings, who has been going through a rough patch in recent times. Mandhana now holds the top spot with 727 rating points, closely followed by England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt and Wolvaardt, both tied at 719 points.
Mandhana’s rise back to the top has been backed by her phenomenal performance in the recent Sri Lanka Women’s Tri-Nation Series 2025, where she amassed 264 runs in 5 innings at an impressive average of 52.80. Her run tally included a brilliant century in the finals and a half-century, both of which played a key role in guiding India to a title-winning campaign.
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Other batters sizzle in top-20 rankings
Other Indian players also featured prominently in the latest rankings, with Jemimah Rodrigues standing at 15th place with 606 points and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur just behind at 16th with 605 points. Their presence in the top 20 reflects India’s strong batting depth and consistency in the 50-over format.
As the Indian team gears up for a challenging white-ball tour of England ahead of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, the upcoming series presents a valuable opportunity for players to fine-tune their skills and address any shortcomings before the marquee event. Team India is scheduled to play five T20Is and three ODIs during the English summer, with the tour set to begin on June 28.
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