Wed Sep 17 09:50:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Indian batter Smriti Mandhana has regained the top spot in the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings, surpassing England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt. This rise is attributed to her impressive half-century against Australia. Several other Indian and Australian players have also seen improvements in their rankings following the recent ODI match. In the bowling rankings, Kim Garth and Alana King from Australia have reached career-high ratings, while India’s Sneh Rana has also moved up. Australia’s Ash Gardner remains the top-ranked all-rounder.

**News Article:**

**Mandhana Ousts Sciver-Brunt, Claims No. 1 ODI Batting Spot Ahead of World Cup**

NEW DELHI – Indian batting star Smriti Mandhana has dethroned England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt to reclaim the coveted No. 1 position in the latest ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings. Mandhana’s resurgence comes on the heels of a solid 58-run innings against Australia in the opening match of their ongoing ODI series in New Chandigarh.

The innings propelled Mandhana seven rating points ahead of Sciver-Brunt, marking her second stint at the top of the rankings in 2025. She previously held the No.1 spot in 2019, and earlier this year. The timing is significant, as it occurs just weeks before the start of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

Joining Mandhana in the upward trend are her Indian teammates Pratika Rawal and Harleen Deol, who have climbed to 42nd and 43rd place, respectively.

Following their dominant victory in the first ODI, several Australian players have also seen their rankings improve. Beth Mooney has risen to fifth overall after an unbeaten 77-run knock, while Annabel Sutherland and Phoebe Litchfield now share 25th place following their own half-centuries.

On the bowling front, Australian pacers Kim Garth and Alana King reached career-high ratings, securing the fourth and fifth positions, respectively. Indian spinner Sneh Rana moved up to 13th. England’s Sophie Ecclestone continues to reign as the top-ranked bowler.

Australia’s Ash Gardner maintains her position as the No. 1 ranked all-rounder, with Sutherland and Ellyse Perry also climbing in the rankings.

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