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Smriti Mandhana Returns to Number One in ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings

Her century in the tri-series final propelled her to 727 rating points following strong performances in Colombo

India's batter Smriti Mandhana celebrates her century during the 2025 Sri Lanka Women's Tri-Nation Series final cricket match against Sri Lanka
Smriti Mandhana reclaims no 1 ranking in ICC tournaments.(Photo: ICC)
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Overview

  • The ICC’s June 17 update placed Mandhana at 727 points, overtaking Natalie Sciver-Brunt and Laura Wolvaardt who share 719.
  • She last held the No. 1 spot in November 2019, ending a drought of over six years at the summit.
  • Mandhana’s unbeaten 116 in Colombo was her 11th ODI century and capped a 264-run haul at an average of 52.80 across five innings.
  • Laura Wolvaardt lost 19 rating points after scores of 27 and 28 against the West Indies, dropping to joint-second.
  • Several players gained ground, with Tazmin Brits rising to 27th, Sune Luus to 42nd and Qiana Joseph to joint-67th, as India prepares to co-host the Women’s ODI World Cup in September.