Dubai’s latest ICC Women’s T20I rankings spotlight Pakistan’s resurgence, with Sadia Iqbal reclaiming the No.1 bowling position after a masterful series against South Africa. The seasoned spinner bagged five wickets in three games, her economy and control peaking with a devastating 3 for 18.
Climbing two rungs, Iqbal displaced Annabel Sutherland—who had just ascended last month—and Deepti Sharma, proving her mettle in high-stakes encounters. This isn’t her first rodeo at the top; her relentless form keeps her ahead of the pack.
Captain Fatima Sana stole headlines too, rocketing 31 places to 28th in batting after a match-winning 47 not out, plus gains in all-rounder rankings. Across the series, she amassed 90, 9, and 47* with two wickets, clinching both individual awards.
Other movers include Sophie Ecclestone (up to 3rd) and Nashra Sandhu (to 9th) for Pakistan/England. In Australia, despite weather woes, India’s Renuka Singh hit fifth (up 6), Arundhati Reddy reached 16th (up 19), and Sree Charani landed at 39th (up 8).
These shifts highlight evolving dynamics in global women’s T20 cricket, where emerging talents are challenging established names and promising fiercer rivalries.