ICC Women’s T20I Rankings: India’s dominant run in the ongoing T20I series against Sri Lanka has reflected strongly in the latest ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings, with multiple Indian players making notable gains.
While Shafali Verma and Renuka Singh Thakur have surged up the charts, experienced all-rounder Deepti Sharma continues to reign supreme at the top of the bowlers’ rankings.
With the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales drawing closer, these ranking movements underline India’s growing depth and form in the shortest format.
Shafali Verma Storms into Top 6 Batters
India’s explosive opener Shafali Verma has jumped to sixth place in the women’s T20I batting rankings after a sensational run of scores against Sri Lanka. The 21-year-old, who was once the world’s top-ranked T20I batter, climbed four places following three standout innings:
- 69 off 34 balls* in the second T20I
- 79 off 42 balls* in the third T20I
- 79 off 46 balls in the fourth T20I
Her fearless strokeplay at the top of the order has been a key reason behind India’s commanding performances, reaffirming her status as one of the most destructive batters in world cricket.
Smriti Mandhana Steady, Jemimah Rodrigues Slips
India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana retained her third position in the rankings after ending her lean patch with a classy 80 in the fourth T20I. The knock showcased her trademark timing and composure, keeping her firmly among the elite batters.
Meanwhile, Jemimah Rodrigues dropped one spot to 10th, despite remaining an integral part of India’s middle order.
Deepti Sharma Continues at the Summit
In the bowling rankings, Deepti Sharma remains unshaken at No. 1, continuing her impressive reign as the world’s top-ranked women’s T20I bowler. Her consistency, control, and ability to strike at crucial moments have made her a cornerstone of India’s bowling attack.
Adding to India’s joy, pacer Renuka Singh Thakur has surged into the top 10, climbing eight places to reach joint-sixth position.
Renuka Singh’s Match-Winning Impact
Renuka’s rise comes on the back of a match-winning spell of 4 for 21 in the third T20I, which India won by eight wickets to seal the series. Having previously touched a career-best third position, Renuka’s return to the upper echelons of the rankings highlights her importance in India’s pace battery.
Young Spinners Make Big Gains
India’s left-arm spinners Shree Charani and Vaishnavi Sharma have also made significant progress following the latest weekly update, with India racing to a 4-0 lead in the five-match series.
- Shree Charani jumped 17 places to 52nd
- Vaishnavi Sharma leapt an astonishing 390 places to reach 124th in her debut international series
These gains come as the reigning 50-over world champions continue to test combinations and build depth ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled from June 12 to July 5.
Sri Lanka Players Also Progress
Despite the series setback, Sri Lanka had positives in the rankings update. Left-handed opener Hasini Perera climbed 114 places to 71st among batters after scores of 22, 25 and 33, while all-rounder Kavisha Dilhari moved up three places to 79th.
Big Picture Ahead of T20 World Cup 2026
With Shafali Verma rediscovering her best form, Renuka Singh regaining momentum, and Deepti Sharma holding the No. 1 spot, India appear well-positioned as they fine-tune their squad for next year’s global event.
The latest rankings not only reward current performances but also offer a glimpse into India’s strong build-up toward another major ICC tournament.