May 14th 2024.
Dubai: In a recent announcement by the ICC, Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur has climbed up three spots to secure the 13th position in the latest Women's T20I Player Rankings. This comes after her impressive performance in the five-match series against Bangladesh, where she scored a total of 105 runs. The Indian team as a whole showed great form and determination, sweeping the series with a 5-0 victory. This has certainly boosted their confidence as they prepare for this year's Women's T20 World Cup.
One of Kaur's teammates, Richa Ghosh, also saw a rise in her rankings as she moved up two places to secure the 23rd spot following her unbeaten 28 runs in the final match of the series. It was a team effort that led to their success, with players like Radha Yadav and Titas Sadhu making great strides in the bowlers' rankings after their consistent performances in Bangladesh.
Meanwhile, the English team also saw some positive changes in their rankings after their first match against Pakistan at home. Skipper Heather Knight moved up four spots to secure the 18th position in the T20I batting rankings, thanks to her impressive innings of 49 runs in Birmingham. Another standout player was experienced keeper Amy Jones, who not only scored a blistering 37 runs but also took four catches behind the wickets, earning her the Player of the Match title. Her performance led to a rise of three places in the new T20I batting rankings, securing the 26th spot.
The English bowlers also made their mark with Sarah Glenn taking four wickets in the match against Pakistan, helping her team dismiss them for a total of 110 runs. Her exceptional performance led her to climb two spots to secure the fourth position in the updated list for T20I bowlers, just behind her teammate Sophie Ecclestone. Lauren Bell also saw a rise in her rankings, jumping four spots to secure the seventh position and achieve a career-high rating after her spell of 3-22 against Pakistan.
The Sri Lankan players also had a reason to rejoice as they saw significant changes in their rankings after their success in the T20 World Cup Qualifier. Leading run-scorer at the tournament, Chamari Athapaththu, played a crucial role in her team's victory, contributing a brilliant century in the final against Scotland. This led to her rising two spots to secure the seventh position on the list for T20I batters. She also jumped one spot to secure the fifth position on the list of T20I all-rounders after her impressive performance with both bat and ball. Her teammates Inoshi Fernando and Udeshika Prabodhani also saw a rise in their rankings in the updated list for T20I bowlers. Their team's success has secured their place in this year's T20 World Cup, and they are surely looking forward to competing against the best teams in the world.
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