Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma has made a spectacular jump to the second position in the ICC Women’s T20 International bowling rankings. She has 732 points in the latest rankings and is jointly placed second with Pakistan’s Sadia Iqbal. The bowlers’ list is topped by Australia’s Annabel Sutherland, who has 736 points, meaning Deepti is just four points away from the first position.
Sutherland gains lead without playing
This achievement is especially important because Sutherland has not played any T20I match since March. However, she benefited from a memorable four-wicket performance against New Zealand and a drop in the points of other top bowlers. Former number one bowler Sadia Iqbal managed to take only three wickets in the recent Ireland series, and Pakistan suffered a 1-2 defeat, which led to a drop in their points.
Deepti is also at third place in the all-rounder rankings. She has 387 points, while West Indies’ Hayley Matthews (505 points) and New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr (434 points) are ahead of her.
Mandhana had to face disappointment
India has been slightly disappointed in the batting rankings. Smriti Mandhana has slipped from the top spot to second place. She has 728 points, while England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt is at the top with 731 points. At the same time, Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur jumped 10 places to 11th position and is now very close to the top-10.
In other changes, Ireland’s 23-year-old all-rounder Orla Prendergast has got a career-best 19th ranking. In the historic 2-1 series win against Pakistan, she won the Player of the Series award by scoring 144 runs and taking four wickets.
It is clear from the latest ranking that Deepti Sharma can become the number-1 bowler by performing brilliantly in the coming matches, while India also remains a strong contender in the batting and all-rounder department.
FAQ
What achievement did Deepti Sharma recently make in the ICC rankings?
Deepti Sharma made a significant rise in the ICC Women’s rankings, climbing several positions ahead of the upcoming Women’s World Cup.
In which format did Deepti Sharma improve her ICC rankings?
She improved her rankings in both the ICC Women’s ODI and T20I formats, showcasing her consistent all-round performances.
Why is this ranking jump important before the Women’s World Cup?
It boosts her confidence and strengthens India’s team combination, making her a key player to watch in the tournament.
How has Deepti Sharma been performing recently?
Deepti has delivered impactful performances with both bat and ball, contributing crucial runs and taking important wickets in recent matches.
