India continues to assert its authority in the global women's T20I bowling rankings, with
Sharma’s rise comes on the back of a productive tournament where she proved instrumental in helping India secure a semi-final berth. The right-arm spinner claimed eight wickets across three matches, showcasing the consistency that previously saw her reach the top of the rankings in December of last year. She currently sits within 60 rating points of Charani, with Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Nonkululeko Mlaba, and Lauren Bell rounding out the top five.
Rising Stars and Asia Cup Impact
The latest rankings update reflects the competitive nature of the Asia Cup, with several players across different nations making notable progress. Bangladesh’s Marufa Akter experienced a significant surge, jumping 19 places to reach 18th in the bowling rankings. Other climbers included Chamari Athapaththu, who moved up five spots to 28th, and Sultana Khatun, who gained nine places to share the 37th position.
Thailand also saw positive movement, with Thipatcha Putthawong rising four places to 47th and Suleeporn Laomi climbing 10 spots to 53rd. In the batting department, Bangladesh’s Sobhana Mostary improved her standing by three places to 36th, while Dilara Akter moved up five spots to reach 62nd.
ODI Rankings Shift Following England-Ireland Series
Beyond the T20I format, the latest ODI rankings have been reshaped by the recent series between England and Ireland. Charlie Dean, serving as England’s stand-in captain, saw her stock rise in both the all-rounder and bowling categories. Dean moved up one place to share ninth among ODI all-rounders and climbed two spots to 11th in the bowling rankings after securing three wickets during the three-match series.
Other notable performers in the ODI format included England’s Lauren Filer, who jumped 14 places to 39th, and Ireland’s Cara Murray, who rose 16 spots to 50th. Among the batters, Ireland’s Amy Hunter made the most significant progress, climbing nine places to 11th. England’s Maia Bouchier and Sophia Dunkley also enjoyed substantial gains, moving up to 42nd and 43rd respectively, with Dunkley’s 26-place leap marking one of the most impressive movements in the latest update.
