India's Nandani Sharma, Kranti Gaud surge in ICC Women's T20I Rankings

India's pacers Nandani Sharma and Kranti Gaud have climbed significantly in the ICC Women's T20I Bowling Rankings following India's 2-0 series lead over Zimbabwe, with Nandani reaching a career-best 507 rating points at 45th position. Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma also made gains in the batting rankings, while Australian and New Zealand players advanced in separate ODI and T20I competitions.

Quick Facts

Nandani Sharma surged 26 places in ICC Women's T20I Bowling Rankings
Kranti Gaud climbed 9 places in ICC Women's T20I Bowling Rankings
India took unassailable 2-0 series lead over Zimbabwe
Shafali Verma maintained 4th position in T20I Batting Rankings
Deepti Sharma moved up 1 place to joint-37th in Batting Rankings

India's pace bowlers Nandani Sharma and Kranti Gaud have climbed significantly in the ICC Women's T20I Bowling Rankings following India's unassailable 2-0 series lead over Zimbabwe in Raipur. Nandani surged 26 places to 45th position after taking three wickets across the first two matches, including two for 11 in the opening match, and achieved a career-best 507 rating points. Kranti advanced nine places to 43rd after taking one for 16 in the first match and one for 15 in the second.

India's depth in bowling continues to dominate the global rankings, with Shree Charani retaining the top position in the T20I bowling rankings and Deepti Sharma holding second place. The latest update reflects India's strength across multiple bowling options, with the pace duo's gains complementing the team's spin-led attack.

In the batting rankings, India's T20 vice-captain Shafali Verma maintained fourth position after striking 55 runs from 25 deliveries in the second match. Deepti Sharma also made gains, moving up one place to joint-37th after scoring 49 runs from 37 balls in the opening match.

The ranking updates also reflected results from other international fixtures. In Australia's 3-0 sweep of Bangladesh in ODI competition, Megan Schutt rose to fourth in the Women's ODI Bowling Rankings after taking four wickets for 16 in the final match, finishing with 10 wickets across the series. Annabel Sutherland and Ellyse Perry both advanced in the ODI rankings following their performances. New Zealand bowlers Jess Kerr, Bree Illing, and Nensi Patel also made gains in T20I rankings following their opening match against Australia in North Sydney, with Kerr rising five places to 17th.

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Why This Matters

ICC Women's ranking updates reflect competitive performance across bilateral series involving India, Australia, and New Zealand. Nandani Sharma's 26-place climb (to 45th, 507 points) and Kranti Gaud's 9-place gain (to 43rd) mark measurable shifts in global women's fast-bowling rankings following India's 2-0 series completion over Zimbabwe. Australia's 3-0 ODI sweep of Bangladesh elevated Megan Schutt to 4th in ODI bowling rankings; New Zealand bowlers advanced in T20I rankings after their match against Australia. These movements affect qualification trajectories, selection patterns, and standings for upcoming international fixtures.

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Oct 20, 2026

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ICC Women's T20I Rankings updated following India's 2-0 series lead over Zimbabwe in Raipur

Oct 20, 2026

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Nandani Sharma surged 26 places to 45th in T20I Bowling Rankings with career-best 507 rating points

Oct 20, 2026

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Kranti Gaud climbed 9 places to 43rd in T20I Bowling Rankings

Oct 20, 2026

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Australia completed 3-0 ODI sweep of Bangladesh with Megan Schutt rising to 4th in ODI Bowling Rankings

Oct 20, 2026

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New Zealand T20I players made gains following opening match against Australia in North Sydney