A new name has topped the charts in women’s cricket, with Laura Wolvaardt reaching No.1 in the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings. The captain of South Africa experienced outstanding success at the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, has seen her rise above the rest with a record-breaking tournament.

Wolvaardt overtook India’s Smriti Mandhana, who had dominated the rankings throughout the World Cup. The Proteas skipper’s outstanding performances in India included scoring centuries in both the semi-final and final, taking her total to 571 runs, the most by any player in a single edition of the Women’s World Cup. This remarkable run lifted her to the top with a career-best rating of 814, marking a two-spot jump in the rankings.

Mandhana, despite losing the top position, had a fantastic campaign herself. The Indian opener was named in the Team of the Tournament and now sits second in the rankings with a rating of 811. Meanwhile, Australia’s Ellyse Perry moved into the top ten, climbing to joint seventh (669) alongside New Zealand’s Sophie Devine, who recently announced her retirement from ODI cricket.

Jemimah Rodrigues, Phoebe Litchfield Among Biggest Gainers

India’s Jemimah Rodrigues also made headlines, breaking into the top ten after her match-winning century against Australia in the semi-final in Navi Mumbai. Australia’s Phoebe Litchfield surged up 13 spots to a career-high 13th position (637), thanks to her brilliant century in the same game.

See Also: WATCH: Jemimah Rodrigues responds to Sunil Gavaskar’s singing request after India’s Women’s World Cup 2025 win

There were also major shifts in the Bowling and All-Rounder Rankings. South Africa’s Marizanne Kapp climbed two spots to a rating of 712, closing in on England’s Sophie Ecclestone for the No.1 bowler position, following her stunning 5/20 spell against England in the semi-final. India’s Deepti Sharma, named the Player of the Tournament, moved up to fourth in the all-rounder rankings (392) after her all-round heroics in the knockouts. Meanwhile, Nadine de Klerk jumped two places to 10th among all-rounders, wrapping up a strong World Cup campaign for the Proteas.

India’s batting star Smriti Mandhana has finally returned to the top of the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings, taking back the No.1 spot for the first time since 2019. The latest update from the ICC confirmed her return, ending a six-year-long wait. The rankings were released on Tuesday, where Mandhana’s strong performance was clearly visible.

Indian women's opener Smriti Mandhana has received a big boost in the latest ICC rankings released on Tuesday. She has once again become the number 1 ODI batter in the world. Mandhana reached the top position after South Africa’s captain, Laura Wolvaardt, lost 19 rating points. Mandhana now holds the first place with 727 rating points.

Smriti Mandhana is currently in great form. She performed brilliantly in the tri-series against Sri Lanka and South Africa in Colombo and scored a century in the final match.

Also Read -[WATCH] Chaos in Glasgow! Netherlands win after unbelievable 3 super overs vs Nepal

Mandhana has returned to the number 1 spot after 6 years. Although she stayed in the top 10 in recent years, she had not reached the top position since early 2019. Now, after six years, she has made her way back to number 1.

The Indian opener has played 102 ODI matches for India so far. She has scored 4473 runs at an average of 46.59 and a strike rate of 87.79. She has also scored 11 centuries and 31 half-centuries in her ODI career.

🚨 SMRITI MANDHANA BECOMES THE NUMBER 1 RANKED BATTER IN WOMEN'S ODI RANKING 🚨 pic.twitter.com/989yhtyuQ0

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 17, 2025

As a result of these changes, Wolvaardt is now in joint second place with England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt. Other changes in the rankings include South Africa’s Tazmin Brits, who moved up five spots to 27th, and Sune Luus, who climbed seven places to 42nd. Some West Indies players have also improved in the rankings. Shemaine Campbelle moved up seven spots to 62nd, and Qiana Joseph jumped 12 places to 67th.

Among the bowlers, England's Sophie Ecclestone is at the top, followed by the Australian pair Ash Gardner and Megan Schutt. India's Deepti Sharma and Australia's Kim Garth complete the top five.