Women's ODI Rankings: Mithali Raj jumps to sixth spot
What's the story
India cricketer Mithali Raj has plunged to the sixth spot in the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings. Mithali (686) has risen by three places, courtesy of her crucial knock against South Africa in the last match of the group stage. Meanwhile, South African batter Laura Wolvaardt (740) has replaced Beth Mooney (726) to seal the topmost ranking. Here are the complete details.
Mithali Raj
Mithali's 68 vs SA elevates her by three spots
Mithali (686) currently ranks sixth in ODI Batting Rankings, However, she had a hard time in the Women's World Cup 2022. She averaged 26.00 across seven innings to compile 182 runs. She struck two fifties, including a 68-run effort against SA in the final match of the group stage. However, India's hopes for a semi-final berth were crushed post a three-wicket loss to SA.
Batters
Wolvaardt compiles truckload of runs in CWC 2022
SA batter Laura Wolvaardt has slammed 433 runs in the ongoing Women's World Cup. Her run-fest rose her atop the Women's ODI Batting Rankings, replacing Beth Mooney. Among the other changes in this category, English batter Tammy Beaumont (682) has dropped two places to occupy the 8th position. Kiwi batter Amy Satterthwaite (681) has lost one place to be seated at the ninth position.
Bowlers
Bowling Rankings stays the same
Meanwhile, the Rankings for Bowlers have hardly moved an inch. Sophie Ecclestone (787) continues to stay put at the top spot. She has claimed a mammoth tally of 14 wickets across seven matches in the ongoing Women's WC. The likes of Jess Jonassen (727), Shabnim Ismail (724) Megan Schutt (706), and Jhulan Goswami (663) trail the English bowler in the top five.
All-rounders
Ellyse Perry continues to dominate the All-rounder Rankings
As far as the all-rounders are concerned, the top eight remain intact. Perry occupies the top spot with a rating of 404. She has had an impressive run in the Women's World Cup underway in New Zealand. Meanwhile, the only change in the ranking has been in the form of English cricketer Katherine Brunt (ninth) exchanging places with Goswami (10th).