South African skipper Laura Wolvaardt is on fire, storming to her highest-ever ICC Women’s T20I batting ranking of third place after dismantling India in a one-sided series.
Wolvaardt’s bat spoke volumes in the five T20Is, where she plundered 330 runs—including a blistering ton and three fifties—at a strike rate that left bowlers reeling. Averaging 82.50, she walked away with Player of the Series honors as South Africa romped to a 4-1 victory.
Now trailing only Georgia Vol at the summit, Wolvaardt’s surge reflects her evolution into a world-class opener. The rankings update captures her peak form perfectly.
Others rode the wave too: Richa Ghosh gained two spots to 22nd for India, and Sune Luus vaulted six to 29th for South Africa.
Bowling charts show no let-up in rivalry. Sadia Iqbal of Pakistan reigns supreme, but Deepti Sharma (India) and Nonkululeko Mlaba (South Africa) now share fourth ahead of the T20 World Cup starting June 12.
India’s Shri Charani is the breakout story, rocketing 12 places to 11th with key wickets in Benoni.
Over in ODIs, Bangladesh celebrated post their Sri Lanka series. Nigar Sultana up three to 35th, Sobhana Mostary five to 45th. Bowlers Nahida Akter (to 11th) and Marufa Akter (to 37th) also progressed.
Chamari Aththapattu shone for Sri Lanka, hitting ninth in all-rounders and joint 34th in bowling (up seven), with Harshita Samarawickrama at joint 20th in batting (up three).
As global events loom, these rankings promise thrilling battles and emerging stars.
