The Netherlands women's cricket team has emerged as the big winners in the latest ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings update, following their strong performances in the tri-series against Papua New Guinea and Scotland.

In their opening match, the Dutch team showcased their skills with a thrilling three-wicket win over Papua New Guinea in Utrecht. The star of the match was Robine Rijke, whose brilliant half-century played a pivotal role in securing the victory. Coming in at a precarious 5/2, Rijke steadied the innings with a composed 60 off 75 balls, helping her team chase down the target of 148. Her outstanding performance catapulted her up the ODI batter rankings by 35 spots, landing her at a career-high 52nd place.

Rijke wasn't the only Dutch player to shine. Iris Zwilling and Caroline de Lange also delivered impressive performances with the ball. Zwilling's impactful spell saw her climb eight places to 45th in the bowler rankings, just behind England's Sophie Ecclestone. De Lange, who took 2/34, moved up two spots to 80th.

Papua New Guinea's Pauke Siaka also made a notable contribution with a solid innings of 26, which helped her advance 22 places to 83rd in the batter rankings.

The Netherlands' success in the tri-series and the subsequent ranking boosts reflect the team's hard work and determination as they continue to make their mark on the international stage.