Tue Dec 30 14:10:00 UTC 2025: ## News Article: Verma Climbs Rankings After Stellar Performance Against Sri Lanka
New Delhi, India – Young Indian batting sensation Shafali Verma is making waves in the world of women’s cricket, surging up the ICC Women’s T20I Batter Rankings after a dominant performance in the recent T20I series against Sri Lanka. Verma, who previously held the top spot in 2020, has leaped four places to sixth overall, fueled by a series of impressive knocks, including three half-centuries, making her the leading run-scorer in the series.
Verma’s resurgence follows her pivotal role in India’s recent ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup victory, where she scored a blistering 87 and took two wickets in the final, earning her the Player of the Match award. The 21-year-old has seamlessly transitioned that form into the T20I arena, closing the gap on current top-ranked batter Beth Mooney of Australia to just 60 rating points.
Joining Verma in the rankings ascent is teammate Richa Ghosh, who climbed seven spots to equal 20th overall after an unbeaten 40* in the fourth match against Sri Lanka.
The Indian bowlers have also seen a significant boost in the rankings. Renuka Singh’s impressive return to the side, marked by a four-wicket haul in the third match, propelled her eight places to equal sixth on the T20I Bowler Rankings. Left-arm spinner Shree Charani also made significant strides, jumping 17 places to 52nd overall after claiming four wickets in the series.
Deepti Sharma continues to hold a narrow lead at the top of the T20I Bowler Rankings, while Hayley Matthews of the West Indies remains firmly in control of the T20I All-Rounder Rankings.
With Verma’s return to form and the overall improvement in India’s performances, the team looks poised to be a formidable force in the upcoming T20I season. The nation will be watching eagerly to see if Verma can reclaim her number one ranking and further solidify her status as one of the most exciting talents in women’s cricket.
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