Deepti Sharma achieves new career high, now second in ICC ODI bowlers rankings behind Sophie Ecclestone

New Delhi: Indian off-spinner Deepti Sharma has achieved a career-best second position in the latest ICC women's ODI rankings for bowlers, which were published on Tuesday. This well-deserved promotion is a testament to her excellent form as of late, demonstrating her talent and reliability on the pitch. Deepti's standout displays have played a vital role in improving her ranking and highlighting her increasing influence in the ODI arena.

Deepti Sharma has continued to impress following her strong performances in the recent ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the UAE. As one of India’s standout players, she has maintained her exceptional form through the first two matches of the ongoing white-ball series against New Zealand at home. Her contributions have been crucial for India, highlighting her versatility and importance within the team in both domestic and international matches.

With three wickets in two games against the White Ferns at an impressive economy rate of 3.42, Deepti Sharma has risen two places to claim the second spot in the ICC women’s ODI rankings for bowlers. Her remarkable performance in the ongoing series has brought her closer to England’s Sophie Ecclestone, the current No. 1 ranked ODI bowler. Deepti’s consistency and skill have strengthened her position as a key player in India’s bowling lineup, showcasing her growing competitiveness on the international stage.

Outside the top 10, New Zealand’s bowlers have also made notable progress. Lea Tahuhu has climbed three places to reach 12th, Amelia Kerr has moved up one spot to 13th, and Sophie Devine has jumped nine places to share the 30th position. These advancements reflect their strong performances at the recent T20 World Cup, showcasing the trio’s continued impact on the international stage.

In the latest ODI batters’ rankings, Sophie Devine has risen three spots to eighth, while Amelia Kerr has edged up to 11th. Fellow New Zealand batters Suzie Bates and Maddy Green also made gains, with Bates climbing two places to share 15th and Green making an impressive leap of seven spots to reach 18th. These advancements come on the back of solid performances against India, highlighting the depth of New Zealand’s batting lineup.

For India, Jemimah Rodrigues has made significant strides in the ODI batter rankings, climbing three spots to share 30th position. In the all-rounder rankings, Deepti Sharma has moved up to third, while New Zealand’s Sophie Devine gained two places to reach seventh. These rankings reflect Rodrigues’ consistent batting and Deepti’s versatility, both of which have been key for India’s recent performances.

Zimbabwean players also saw notable advancements in the latest rankings. Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano leaped 21 spots to reach 28th on the ODI batter rankings, while Josephine Nkomo climbed 13 places to secure the 32nd position among ODI bowlers. These achievements come after their impressive performances in Zimbabwe’s recent series against the USA, underscoring their growing influence in international cricket.