In a major update from Dubai, ICC’s fresh Women’s T20I rankings spotlight Indian stars Shefali Verma and captain Harmanpreet Kaur. Verma, the explosive opener, has rocketed two positions to sixth, her form in the India-South Africa T20I series undeniable. With the T20 World Cup looming in England and Wales from June 12, these rankings serve as a timely boost.
Shefali’s 57-run fireworks off 38 deliveries in the second match, part of 91 runs at 156 strike rate across two games, propelled her rise. Smriti Mandhana anchors India at fourth. Harmanpreet, fresh off an unbeaten 47 laced with boundaries in the first T20I, climbed to 11th, inching closer to the elite top 10.
South African skipper Laura Wolvaardt holds fifth after her 54. Dercksen’s 18-place surge to 33rd and Luus’s eight-spot gain to 35th highlight Proteas’ depth. Bowling charts feature Sadia Iqbal at number one, Mlaba at sixth after five-place jump, Khaka at 25th, Tryon at 38th, and Indian spinner Sree Charani at 23rd.
All-rounder Melie Kerr leads her category, Tryon hits 11th. ODI updates from Bangladesh’s first ODI win over Sri Lanka see Sharmin Akter at 22nd (up seven), Mostary at 50th, and bowlers Nahida (13th), Rabeya (20th), Marufa (43rd, up nine).
