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India, England players move up in latest ICC women’s T20I rankings

England players witnessed an upward surge in rankings after their victory against Pakistan, with captain Heather Knight ascending four places to 18th in the T20I batter rankings

India, England players move up in latest ICC women’s T20I rankings PHOTO: AFP

A significant rise in rankings has rewarded the stellar performances of Indian and English players in recent T20I matches.

India's players, buoyed by their series sweep against Bangladesh, have seen substantial advancements in the ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings.

Notably, captain Harmanpreet Kaur climbed three places to 13th after her impressive 105 runs in the series, while Richa Ghosh and bowlers Radha Yadav and Titas Sadhu also made notable progress.

Similarly, England players witnessed an upward surge in rankings after their victory against Pakistan, with captain Heather Knight ascending four places to 18th in the T20I batter rankings.

Amy Jones, recognized as the Player of the Match for her outstanding performance, climbed three places to 26th in the same category. Sarah Glenn's four-wicket haul propelled her to fourth place among T20I bowlers, contributing to England's dominance in this aspect, with Charlotte Dean and Lauren Bell also making significant strides.

Sri Lanka's triumph in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier resulted in commendable improvements for their players. Skipper Chamari Athapaththu, the standout performer of the tournament, ascended two places in the T20I batter rankings and one place in the all-rounder rankings. Her teammates Inoshi Fernando and Udeshika Prabodhani also advanced in the T20I bowler rankings, reflecting Sri Lanka's strong showing in the competition.