India’s recent triumph in the Women’s Asia Cup, marking their eighth consecutive title, has led to notable shifts in the ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings. Key players such as Sree Charani, Deepti Sharma, and Shafali Verma have emerged as significant beneficiaries of this victory, reflecting their contributions to the team’s success.
India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium to lift the continental title. The left-arm spinner took four wickets in the final against Sri Lanka and finished the tournament with 12 wickets. Her performances have helped her strengthen her position at the top of the ICC Women’s T20I bowling rankings and cross the 800-point mark. Charani has become the first Indian bowler to reach the 800-point barrier, according to the ICC. She finished the tournament with 14 wickets and also produced figures of 3/19 in the final against Sri Lanka. The India opener moved up one place to sixth in the T20I batting rankings after scoring 236 runs in the tournament at an average of 47.20.
The performances of several key players during the tournament have now been reflected in the latest rankings update released by the International Cricket Council. Sree Charani has reached a new milestone in the T20I bowling rankings after her impressive Asia Cup campaign. She now joins an elite group that includes Australia’s Megan Schutt and England’s Sophie Ecclestone. India all-rounder Deepti Sharma has also made a major jump in the latest rankings. Deepti moved up four places to second in the T20I bowling rankings after an outstanding Asia Cup campaign. Shafali Verma has also climbed the rankings following her impressive run with the bat during the Asia Cup. Her all-round contributions also saw her rise five places in the T20I all-rounder rankings, moving up to 15th. Australia’s Beth Mooney and Georgia Voll continue to occupy the top two positions in the T20I batting rankings. There were also notable movements among other Asia Cup performers. Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana moved up one place to equal 20th, while Imesha Dulani climbed two spots to also reach equal 20th. Sharmin Akhter Supta moved up three places to equal 40th, while Shawaal Zulfiqar gained four spots to move to 45th.
