Tue Jul 01 17:40:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Smriti Mandhana’s impressive century against England in a recent T20I match has propelled her to a career-high third position in the ICC Women’s T20I Batter Rankings, just 23 points behind the leader. Other Indian players like Shafali Verma and Harleen Deol have also seen improvements in their rankings. England’s Lauren Bell has risen to fourth in the T20I bowler rankings, while Pakistan’s Sadia Iqbal remains the top bowler. In other news, performances from players in the West Indies vs. South Africa T20I series have also led to ranking shifts, including Miane Smit rising to 76th among batters and Sune Luus improving to 31st among all-rounders.

**News Article:**

**Mandhana Climbs to Career-High T20I Ranking After Century Blitz**

**Nottingham -** Indian opener Smriti Mandhana has soared to a career-best third position in the ICC Women’s T20I Batter Rankings, following her blistering century against England. Mandhana’s knock of 112 in Nottingham has not only earned her a new personal best rating of 771 points but also puts her within striking distance of the top spot, currently held by Australia’s Beth Mooney.

Fellow Indian opener Shafali Verma also moved up one place to 13th, and Harleen Deol re-entered the rankings at equal 86th after her quickfire 43.

Meanwhile, England’s Lauren Bell’s three-wicket haul in the same match pushed her to fourth in the T20I bowler rankings. Pakistan’s Sadia Iqbal continues to lead the bowlers.

The final T20I between the West Indies and South Africa also sparked movement in the rankings. South Africa’s Miane Smit jumped into the top 100, landing at 76th, and former captain Sune Luus gained nine spots to reach 31st among all-rounders.

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