Laura Wolvaardt Reclaims No. 1 Spot in Women’s ODI Rankings
South African skipper Laura Wolvaardt has returned to the No. 1 spot in the ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings. Her consistent performances in the ongoing series against England have played a major role in this achievement.
Wolvaardt, who was previously the top-ranked batter after the 2022 World Cup, delivered two crucial knocks in the England series, scoring 59 (not out)* and 35 in the first two ODIs. Her efforts saw her leapfrog England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt, who dropped to third after scoring 0 and 20 in the same series. Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu currently holds second place in the rankings.
Chloe Tryon Makes Big Gains
South African allrounder Chloe Tryon also enjoyed a significant rise in the rankings. Her 45-run knock in the second ODI against England pushed her up 8 places to joint-17th in the batting charts.
On the bowling side, South Africa’s pace allrounder Marizanne Kapp climbed to 6th place in the bowling rankings. Kapp continues to hold her position as the world’s No. 1 allrounder in ODIs, reflecting her dominance with both bat and ball.
Ellyse Perry and Megan Schutt Shine for Australia
Australia’s series against India brought big gains for their senior players. Ellyse Perry, one of the most consistent performers in world cricket, surged to No. 4 in the ICC ODI batting rankings. Her rise came after a stellar century – a rapid 105 off 75 balls – during the second ODI in Brisbane.
On the bowling front, Australia’s veteran seamer Megan Schutt rose to No. 2 in the ICC bowlers’ rankings after taking a total of 6 wickets in the series. Her experience and precision have been key to Australia’s dominance over India, with the Aussies leading the series 2-0.
Orla Prendergast Breaks Into Top 10 T20I Allrounders
The biggest surprise in the ICC T20I rankings was the rise of Ireland’s young allrounder Orla Prendergast. Her contributions in Ireland’s 3-0 series sweep over Bangladesh were exceptional. She scored 54 runs and took 10 wickets across the series, earning a spot in the top 10 T20I allrounders for the first time, where she is now joint-9th.
Prendergast’s rise highlights the growing talent emerging from Ireland’s women’s cricket, giving hope for their future performances on the global stage.
Summary of Key Ranking Changes
| Player | Change | New Rank | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Wolvaardt | Up 1 spot | No. 1 (ODI Batter) | ODI Batting |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | Down 2 spots | No. 3 (ODI Batter) | ODI Batting |
| Chloe Tryon | Up 8 spots | Joint-17th | ODI Batting |
| Marizanne Kapp | Up 3 spots | No. 6 (ODI Bowler) | ODI Bowling |
| Ellyse Perry | Up 2 spots | No. 4 (ODI Batter) | ODI Batting |
| Megan Schutt | Up 2 spots | No. 2 (ODI Bowler) | ODI Bowling |
| Orla Prendergast | Entered Top 10 | Joint-9th (T20I Allrounder) | T20I Allrounder |
What’s Next?
With South Africa’s home Test against England set to begin on December 15, more ranking changes could be on the horizon. Keep an eye on performances from top players like Wolvaardt, Kapp, and Tryon as they look to strengthen their positions in the ICC rankings.
Australia’s dominance against India is also far from over, and with more ODIs left in the series, the likes of Perry and Schutt could climb even higher. Meanwhile, cricket fans will be keeping a close watch on young stars like Orla Prendergast, who continues to surprise the cricketing world with her all-round talent.
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