Indian women's player cements No. 1 spot in latest ICC ODI rankings

India’s veteran left-handed opening batter of the women’s side, Smriti Mandhana, has cemented her place at the number one spot in the latest ICC ODI rankings thanks to 109 against New Zealand and an unbeaten 34 runs against Bangladesh, as he moved to a career-best rating of 828. She now has a lead of nearly 100 points from second-ranked Ashleigh Gardner.

It continues to be a dream run for the Indian southpaw, who was named the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for September 2025 for her incredible batting against Australia. The Protea leader, Laura Wolvaardt, has moved up to the top three with a jump of two spots thanks to her innings of 90 and 31.

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ICC Women’s Batters Rankings as of October 28, 2025

Smriti Mandhana retains No. 1 spot in ICC Women’s Batting Ranking

England’s Amy Jones has entered the top 10 with a four-spot climb to the ninth spot, while Annabel Sutherland has enjoyed the biggest jump of those in the top 40, moving 16 spots to the 16th position to 16th with 613 rating points. Their opening batter, Pratika Rawal, who will miss the remainder of the event with injury, has moved into the top 30 with a rating of 564.

Spin has played a major part in the competition, and the rankings have jumped many ranks to shine. Sophie Eccelestone, the left-arm spinner, who is not confirmed to play the first semifinal game against South Africa in Guwahati, has remained at the top position with 747 rankings in Women’s ODI Bowling Rankings.

Alana King has moved five places with a career-high rating of 698, edging her team-mate Ash Gardner. Gardner has cemented her number one position in the all-rounder stakes.