ICC Rankings: Sri Lankan cricket’s rising star Harshitha Samarawickrama shines in Ireland: In the ever-evolving landscape of women’s cricket, Harshitha Samarawickrama has emerged as a name to keep an eye on.
The 26-year-old Sri Lankan batter has been making headlines with her consistent performances, and her latest achievement in the ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings is a clear indication of her growing stature in international cricket.
When Sri Lanka began their tour of Ireland, Samarawickrama was already in the spotlight, having played a key role in her team’s victorious campaign in the Women’s Asia Cup just a month ago.
Her performance during the Asia Cup was stellar, and she carried that momentum into the Ireland series as well. In the opening match in Dublin, she played a brilliant innings, scoring an unbeaten 86* to guide her team to a seven-wicket win.
The innings not only helped secure a crucial win, but also took her to a new career-high ranking, moving her to 16th place in the ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings.
The reason for Samarawickrama’s success is her ability to perform under pressure. Whether opening the innings or scoring quick runs when needed, she has shown the versatility and composure that is the hallmark of a top-class batsman.
Her recent success is a reflection of her hard work and determination to make her mark on the global stage. But Samarawickrama is not the only Sri Lankan cricketer to be enjoying great success.
The team’s bowling attack has also been impressive, with Udeshika Prabodhini and Sugandhika Kumari climbing up the rankings after strong performances against Ireland.
Prabodhini’s economical figures of 1/20 and Kumari’s 1/23 were crucial in restricting Ireland and laying the foundation for victory. As we look ahead to the remainder of Sri Lanka’s tour, all eyes will undoubtedly be on Samarawickrama.
Her journey is proof of the growing talent in women’s cricket, and her continued success will be crucial to Sri Lanka’s aspirations on the world stage. The rise of Samarawickrama is a story of perseverance, talent and a bright future for Sri Lankan cricket.
Source: ICC
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ICC Women’s Players Ranking:
Women’s T20 Batting:
| Pos | Team | Player | Rating | Career Best Rating |
| 01 | Australia Women | Beth Mooney | 769 | 780 v England at Edgbaston 2023 |
| 02 | Australia Women | Tahlia McGrath | 762 | 827 v India at Mumbai 2022 |
| 03 | West Indies Women | Hayley Matthews | 746 | 746 v Sri Lanka at Hambantota 2024 |
| 04 | India Women | Smriti Mandhana | 743 | 743 v Sri Lanka at Dambulla 2024 |
| 05 | South Africa Women | Laura Wolvaardt | 736 | 744 v Sri Lanka at Benoni 2024 |
| 06 | Sri Lanka Women | Chamari Athapaththu | 698 | 705 v India at Dambulla 2024 |
| 07 | South Africa Women | Tazmin Brits | 689 | 692 v India at Chennai 2024 |
| 08 | Australia Women | Alyssa Healy | 680 | 717 v Sri Lanka at Sydney 2019 |
| 09 | New Zealand Women | Suzie Bates | 674 | 770 v Pakistan at Guyana 2018 |
| 10 | New Zealand Women | Sophie Devine | 656 | 749 v Sri Lanka at Perth 2020 |
| 11 | India Women | Shafali Verma | 631 | 776 v South Africa at Lucknow 2021 |
| 12 | New Zealand Women | Amelia Kerr | 617 | 636 v England at Nelson 2024 |
| 13 | Australia Women | Ashleigh Gardner | 616 | 667 v England at Edgbaston 2023 |
| 14 | Bangladesh Women | Nigar Sultana | 612 | 613 v India at Sylhet 2024 |
| 15 | South Africa Women | Anneke Bosch | 608 | 612 v Bangladesh at Kimberley 2023 |
Women’s ODI Bowling:
| Pos | Team | Player | Rating | Career Best Rating |
| 01 | England Women | Sophie Ecclestone | 794 | 802 v New Zealand at Worcester 2024 |
| 02 | England Women | Kate Cross | 686 | 686 v New Zealand at Bristol 2024 |
| 03 | Australia Women | Megan Schutt | 682 | 766 v West Indies at Antigua 2019 |
| 04 | India Women | Deepti Sharma | 671 | 671 v South Africa at Bangalore 2024 |
| 05 | Australia Women | Ashleigh Gardner | 639 | 676 v West Indies at Brisbane – AB 2023 |
| 06 | South Africa Women | Ayabonga Khaka | 621 | 680 v New Zealand at Hamilton 2022 |
| 07= | West Indies Women | Hayley Matthews | 610 | 671 v New Zealand at Antigua 2022 |
| 07= | England Women | Charlie Dean | 610 | 614 v New Zealand at Worcester 2024 |
| 09 | Australia Women | Jess Jonassen | 605 | 808 v New Zealand at Bay Oval 2021 |
| 10 | South Africa Women | Marizanne Kapp | 593 | 748 v West Indies at Antigua 2021 |
| 11 | Bangladesh Women | Nahida Akter | 584 | 588 v Australia at Dhaka 2024 |
| 12 | New Zealand Women | Jess Kerr | 554 | 583 v England at Hamilton 2024 |
| 13 | Australia Women | Alana King | 550 | 568 v Bangladesh at Dhaka 2024 |
| 14 | Pakistan Women | Nashra Sandhu | 544 | 601 v Bangladesh at Hamilton 2022 |
| 15 | New Zealand Women | Amelia Kerr | 542 | 619 v England at Dunedin 2021 |
Women’s ODI All-rounder Ranking:
| Pos | Team | Player | Rating | Career Best Rating |
| 01 | England Women | Natalie Sciver-Brunt | 412 | 421 v Australia at Taunton 2023 |
| 02 | South Africa Women | Marizanne Kapp | 404 | 455 v Australia at Sydney 2024 |
| 03 | West Indies Women | Hayley Matthews | 394 | 427 v Pakistan at Karachi 2024 |
| 04 | Australia Women | Ashleigh Gardner | 364 | 391 v West Indies at Brisbane – AB 2023 |
| 05 | India Women | Deepti Sharma | 360 | 401 v New Zealand at Hamilton 2019 |
| 06 | New Zealand Women | Amelia Kerr | 344 | 365 v England at Hamilton 2024 |
| 07 | Sri Lanka Women | Chamari Athapaththu | 255 | 255 v West Indies at Hambantota 2024 |
| 08 | Australia Women | Ellyse Perry | 252 | 545 v West Indies at Antigua 2019 |
| 09 | New Zealand Women | Sophie Devine | 250 | 305 v Australia at Brisbane – AB 2020 |
| 10 | Pakistan Women | Nida Dar | 212 | 250 v Bangladesh at Dhaka 2023 |
Women’s t20i All-Rounder Rankings:
| Pos | Team | Player | Rating | Career Best Rating |
| 01 | West Indies Women | Hayley Matthews | 524 | 527 v Pakistan at Karachi 2024 |
| 02 | Australia Women | Ashleigh Gardner | 401 | 458 v South Africa at Cape Town 2023 |
| 03 | India Women | Deepti Sharma | 396 | 410 v West Indies at Cape Town 2023 |
| 04 | New Zealand Women | Amelia Kerr | 379 | 421 v England at Nelson 2024 |
| 05 | Sri Lanka Women | Chamari Athapaththu | 337 | 344 v India at Dambulla 2024 |
| 06 | New Zealand Women | Sophie Devine | 278 | 425 v Australia at Brisbane – AB 2020 |
| 07 | Pakistan Women | Nida Dar | 275 | 327 v West Indies at Karachi 2024 |
| 08 | Scotland Women | Kathryn Bryce | 261 | 352 v Ireland at Murcia, Spain 2021 |
| 09 | England Women | Natalie Sciver-Brunt | 247 | 386 v India at Chelmsford 2021 |
| 10 | South Africa Women | Marizanne Kapp | 236 | 295 v Pakistan at Pietermaritzburg 2019 |
Women’s t20i Bowling rankings
| Pos | Team | Player | Rating | Career Best Rating |
| 01 | England Women | Sophie Ecclestone | 772 | 801 v Australia at Edgbaston 2023 |
| 02 | England Women | Sarah Glenn | 760 | 768 v New Zealand at The Oval 2024 |
| 03 | India Women | Deepti Sharma | 755 | 759 v Bangladesh at Dambulla 2024 |
| 04 | Pakistan Women | Sadia Iqbal | 743 | 743 v Sri Lanka at Dambulla 2024 |
| 05 | India Women | Renuka Singh | 722 | 737 v Sri Lanka at Sylhet 2022 |
| 06 | Sri Lanka Women | Inoshi Priyadharshani | 706 | 733 v Bangladesh at Dambulla 2024 |
| 07 | West Indies Women | Hayley Matthews | 703 | 718 v Pakistan at Karachi 2024 |
| 08 | New Zealand Women | Fran Jonas | 694 | 709 v Pakistan at Dunedin 2023 |
| 09 | England Women | Lauren Bell | 690 | 704 v Pakistan at Northampton 2024 |
| 10 | Bangladesh Women | Rabeya Khan | 677 | 705 v Thailand at Dambulla 2024 |
Women’s ODI Batting rankings:
| Pos | Team | Player | Rating | Career Best Rating |
| 01 | England Women | Natalie Sciver-Brunt | 783 | 807 v Sri Lanka at Leicester 2023 |
| 02 | South Africa Women | Laura Wolvaardt | 756 | 756 v India at Bangalore 2024 |
| 03 | Sri Lanka Women | Chamari Athapaththu | 755 | 773 v South Africa at Potchefstroom 2024 |
| 04 | India Women | Smriti Mandhana | 738 | 799 v England at Mumbai 2019 |
| 05 | Australia Women | Beth Mooney | 704 | 776 v England at Bristol 2023 |
| 06 | Australia Women | Ellyse Perry | 689 | 776 v India at Vadodara 2018 |
| 07 | South Africa Women | Marizanne Kapp | 682 | 698 v India at Bangalore 2024 |
| 08 | Australia Women | Alyssa Healy | 663 | 785 v England at Christchurch 2022 |
| 09 | India Women | Harmanpreet Kaur | 648 | 731 v England at Canterbury 2022 |
| 10 | West Indies Women | Hayley Matthews | 647 | 666 v Pakistan at Karachi 2024 |
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