ICC T20I Women’s Player Rankings: Australian Batter tops the table: As cricket fans, we often find ourselves immersed in the exciting world of international cricket, cheering on our favorite teams and players as they compete on the global stage.
And when it comes to women’s cricket, the excitement is equally palpable, with talented athletes showcasing their skills and making headlines around the world. In this blog post, we will highlight the latest updates on the ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings, highlighting some exceptional performances and notable achievements.
Batting rankings: Beth Mooney takes the top spot
| Pos | Team | Players | Rating | Career Best Rating |
| 1 | AUS | Beth MOONEY | 766 | 780 (v England 2023) |
| 2 | AUSTRALIA WOMEN | Tahlia MCGRATH | 762 | 827 (v India 2022) |
| 3 | SOUTH AFRICA WOMEN | Laura WOLVAARDT | 731 | 731 (v Australia 2024) |
| 4 | INDIA WOMEN | Smriti MANDHANA | 713 | 741 (v Australia 2022) |
| 5 | WEST INDIES WOMEN | Hayley MATTHEWS | 708 | 708 (v Australia 2023) |
| 6 | SOUTH AFRICA WOMEN | Tazmin BRITS | 689 | 689 (v Australia 2024) |
| 7 | NEW ZEALAND WOMEN | Suzie BATES | 679 | 770 (v Pakistan 2018) |
| 8 | SRI LANKA WOMEN | Chamari ATHAPATHTHU | 675 | 685 (v England 2023) |
| 9 | NEW ZEALAND WOMEN | Sophie DEVINE | 663 | 749 (v Sri Lanka 2020) |
| 10 | AUSTRALIA WOMEN | Alyssa HEALY | 655 | 717 (v Sri Lanka 2019) |
| 11 | ENGLAND WOMEN | Natalie SCIVER-BRUNT | 624 | 644 (v West Indies 2020) |
| 12 | AUSTRALIA WOMEN | Ashleigh GARDNER | 621 | 667 (v England 2023) |
| 13 | INDIA WOMEN | Jemimah RODRIGUES | 615 | 753 (v New Zealand 2019) |
| 14 | NEW ZEALAND WOMEN | Amelia KERR | 614 | 623 (v South Africa 2023) |
| 15 | ENGLAND WOMEN | Danni WYATT | 607 | 620 (v India 2023) |
| 16 | INDIA WOMEN | Shafali VERMA | 601 | 776 (v South Africa 2021) |
| 17 | INDIA WOMEN | Harmanpreet KAUR | 595 | 719 (v Australia 2018) |
| 18 | IRELAND WOMEN | Amy HUNTER | 591 | 591 (v Zimbabwe 2024) |
| 19 | SOUTH AFRICA WOMEN | Anne BOSCH | 586 | 612 (v Bangladesh 2023) |
| 20 | SRI LANKA WOMEN | Harshitha MADAVI | 583 | 589 (v Pakistan 2023) |
Australia’s explosive opening batter, Beth Mooney, has once again established her dominance in the T20I format by becoming the top-ranked batter. Mooney’s stellar start to the year has been no less impressive, with two notable half-centuries already to his name. Her extraordinary performance, a brilliant inning of 72* off just 57 balls against South Africa, not only earned him the Player of the Match award but also took him back to the pinnacle of the rankings.
Tahlia McGrath and Laura Wolvaardt have a strong hold on the batting rankings.
| Pos | Team | Players | Rating | Career Best Rating |
| 1 | AUS | Beth MOONEY | 766 | 780 (v England 2023) |
| 2 | AUSTRALIA WOMEN | Tahlia MCGRATH | 762 | 827 (v India 2022) |
| 3 | SOUTH AFRICA WOMEN | Laura WOLVAARDT | 731 | 731 (v Australia 2024) |
While Mooney hogs the limelight, her Australian teammate Tahlia McGrath continues to impress and remains second in the rankings. McGrath’s consistent contributions with the bat have been vital for Australia, showcasing his potential as a top-order batter. Meanwhile, South African captain Laura Wolvaardt has retained her position at number three and achieved a career-high rating after her exceptional performance in the series against Australia.
Rising Stars: Tazmin Brittas, Amy Hunter, and Gabby Lewis
Among the rising stars in the latest rankings is South Africa’s Tazmin Britts, who achieved a career-best rating and moved up to sixth after her impressive innings against Australia. In the ongoing series between Ireland and Zimbabwe, Ireland’s Amy Hunter and Gabby Lewis have shone, with Hunter’s unbeaten innings taking her up to 18th position, while Lewis has moved up to 23rd after contributing valuable runs for her team.
Bowling rankings: Sophie Ecclestone leads
| Pos | Team | Players | Rating | Career Best Rating |
| 1 | ENG | Sophie ECCLESTONE | 777 | 801 (v Australia 2023) |
| 2 | INDIA WOMEN | Deepti SHARMA | 718 | 749 (v Bangladesh 2023) |
| PAKISTAN WOMEN | Sadia IQBAL | 718 | 718 (v New Zealand 2023) | |
| 4 | ENGLAND WOMEN | Sarah GLENN | 716 | 761 (v India 2021) |
| 5 | SOUTH AFRICA WOMEN | Nonkululeko MLABA | 712 | 770 (v New Zealand 2023) |
| 6 | PAKISTAN WOMEN | Nashra SANDHU | 710 | 717 (v Bangladesh 2023) |
| 7 | SRI LANKA WOMEN | Inoka RANAWEERA | 709 | 709 (v India 2023) |
| 8 | WEST INDIES WOMEN | Hayley MATTHEWS | 704 | 717 (v England 2022) |
| 9 | NEW ZEALAND WOMEN | Fran JONAS | 702 | 709 (v Pakistan 2023) |
| 10 | INDIA WOMEN | Renuka SINGH | 701 | 737 (v Sri Lanka 2022) |
| 11 | AUSTRALIA WOMEN | Darcie BROWN | 700 | 737 (v South Africa 2023) |
| 12 | NEW ZEALAND WOMEN | Eden CARSON | 695 | 695 (v Pakistan 2023) |
| 13 | NEW ZEALAND WOMEN | Amelia KERR | 685 | 740 (v Australia 2020) |
| 14 | NEW ZEALAND WOMEN | Lea TAHUHU | 676 | 712 (v Sri Lanka 2023) |
| 15 | AUSTRALIA WOMEN | Megan SCHUTT | 668 | 806 (v Pakistan 2018) |
| 16 | PAKISTAN WOMEN | Nida DAR | 633 | 688 (v South Africa 2014) |
| 17 | SOUTH AFRICA WOMEN | Shabnim ISMAIL | 629 | 781 (v India 2021) |
| 18 | AUSTRALIA WOMEN | Ashleigh GARDNER | 625 | 702 (v Bangladesh 2023) |
| 19 | ENGLAND WOMEN | Charlie DEAN | 618 | 618 (v India 2023) |
| 20 | BANGLADESH WOMEN | Rabeya KHAN | 617 | 617 (v South Africa 2023) |
England’s Sophie Ecclestone continues to dominate the bowling department and has maintained her lead at the top of the T20 rankings. However, there were few changes in the top 10, with South Africa’s Nonkululeko Mlaba slipping to fifth. India’s Deepti Sharma, Pakistan’s Sadia Iqbal, and England’s Sarah Glenn took advantage of Mlaba’s slip and moved up one place in the rankings.
All-rounder rankings: Hayley Matthews leads
| Pos | Team | Players | Rating | Career Best Rating |
| 1 | WI | Hayley MATTHEWS | 498 | 498 (v Australia 2023) |
| 2 | NEW ZEALAND WOMEN | Amelia KERR | 420 | 420 (v Pakistan 2023) |
| 3 | AUSTRALIA WOMEN | Ashleigh GARDNER | 388 | 458 (v South Africa 2023) |
| 4 | INDIA WOMEN | Deepti SHARMA | 376 | 410 (v West Indies 2023) |
| 5 | PAKISTAN WOMEN | Nida DAR | 318 | 322 (v New Zealand 2023) |
| 6 | ENGLAND WOMEN | Natalie SCIVER-BRUNT | 303 | 386 (v India 2021) |
| 7 | NEW ZEALAND WOMEN | Sophie DEVINE | 289 | 425 (v Australia 2020) |
| 8 | SRI LANKA WOMEN | Chamari ATHAPATHTHU | 288 | 293 (v Pakistan 2023) |
| 9 | SCOTLAND WOMEN | Kathryn BRYCE | 221 | 352 (v Ireland 2021) |
| 10 | ENGLAND WOMEN | Sophie ECCLESTONE | 219 | 228 (v Australia 2023) |
| 11 | AUSTRALIA WOMEN | Ellyse PERRY | 199 | 421 (v India 2020) |
| 12 | SOUTH AFRICA WOMEN | Marizanne KAPP | 198 | 295 (v Pakistan 2019) |
| 13 | SOUTH AFRICA WOMEN | Nadine DE KLERK | 192 | 195 (v New Zealand 2023) |
| 14 | IRELAND WOMEN | Laura DELANY | 191 | 193 (v Australia 2018) |
| 15 | THAILAND WOMEN | Nattaya BOOCHATHAM | 184 | 243 (v Zimbabwe 2021) |
| 16 | BANGLADESH WOMEN | Salma KHATUN | 183 | 364 (v Sri Lanka 2014) |
| 17 | ZIMBABWE WOMEN | Kelis NDHLOVU | 176 | 176 (v Ireland 2024) |
| 18 | AUSTRALIA WOMEN | Tahlia MCGRATH | 172 | 257 (v India 2022) |
| 19 | IRELAND WOMEN | Orla PRENDERGAST | 166 | 225 (v West Indies 2023) |
| 20 | SOUTH AFRICA WOMEN | Chloe TRYON | 161 | 165 (v Sri Lanka 2014) |
The West Indies’ Hayley Matthews has retained her position as the top-ranked player on the list of all-rounders. While there was no change in the top 10, Australia’s Ellyse Perry made a significant jump, moving up four places to 11th after consistently good performances against South Africa. Additionally, Ireland’s Laura Delaney and Zimbabwe’s Kelis Ndhlovu moved up the rankings, demonstrating their versatility and impact on the game.
Women’s Cricket: As we celebrate the achievements of these remarkable players, it is clear that women’s cricket continues to flourish and attract audiences around the world. With each match, players like Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, and Sophie Ecclestone inspire future generations and push the boundaries of excellence in the game. As fans, let’s continue to support and champion women’s cricket, celebrating the talent, dedication, and passion displayed by these incredible athletes on and off the field.
For more updates, visit ICC
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