Smriti Mandhana moves up to second spot in ICC Women’s ODI rankings
- Smriti Mandhana moved up one place to second in the ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings on 13 May 2025 following a strong Tri-Nation series in Sri Lanka.
- Her rise reflects scoring 264 runs across five innings and finishing as the second leading run-scorer since she last topped the rankings in 2019.
- Mandhana played a crucial role with an unbeaten 116 off 101 balls during the championship match versus Sri Lanka, leading India to a commanding 97-run win over the hosts and South Africa.
- She now trails the top-ranked South African captain Laura Wolvaardt by only 11 rating points, while other players like Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu and India’s Jemimah Rodrigues also advanced in rankings.
- Mandhana’s improved ranking indicates her pivotal role in India’s recent series success and positions her close to reclaiming the number one batting spot in ODIs.
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Smriti Mandhana closes in on to clinch World No.1 spot in batters' ranking for first time since 2019
India star batter Smriti Mandhana has closed in on the World No.1 spot in the ICC rankings for the batters in ODIs. Mandhana, who scored 264 runs in the recent tri-series featuring India, Sri Lanka and South Africa, has been rewarded for her prolific run. Mandhana has moved up one place from third to second and sits on the heels of the top-ranked batter Laura Wolvaardt of South Africa, now. Her 264 runs from five innings saw Mandhana close on t…
Mandhana moves to second spot in ICC ODI rankings - News Today
Stylish opener Smriti Mandhana inched closer to reclaiming the world number one spot in the ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings, rising one place to second after playing a pivotal role in India’s triumph in the recent Tri-Nation tournament in Sri Lanka. Mandhana, who last achieved the top ranking for ODI batters in 2019, was in excellent touch during the recent matches against Sri Lanka and South Africa, amassing 264 runs across five innings to fin…
Smriti Mandhana Climbs to No.2 in ICC ODI Rankings After Sri Lanka Heroics
Smriti Mandhana, India’s outstanding hitter, has moved up one spot to second in the latest ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings, drawing closer to the top. Her outstanding performance in the just-finished Tri-Nation event in Sri Lanka contributed significantly to her rise. Mandhana last topped the ODI batting rankings in 2019. In this series, she scored 264 runs in five innings, making her the tournament’s second-highest run scorer. Her greatest per…
Smriti Mandhana inches closer to the top spot in the latest ODI Rankings Update - Female Cricket
Sri Lanka hosted India and South Africa for a Tri-nation series in April–May 2025. India were crowned as the champions of the Tri-series as they defeated hosts, Sri Lanka, by… The post Smriti Mandhana inches closer to the top spot in the latest ODI Rankings Update appeared first on Female Cricket.
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