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Indian cricket is celebrating a double dose of good news! Following their dominant series win against South Africa at home, two young stars have rocketed up the ICC T20 rankings. Here’s a breakdown of the action:
Shafali Verma Soars: The explosive opener, Shafali Verma, has cracked the top 15 in the T20 rankings for the first time in her career. Her fearless batting against the Proteas women has propelled her two spots to 15th, putting her in esteemed company alongside seasoned campaigners like Amelia Kerr and Danni Wyatt.
Harmanpreet Kaur Heats Up: Captain Harmanpreet Kaur has also shown impressive form, climbing a solid three places to reach the 12th spot. Her consistent batting and crucial contributions throughout the series have seen her rating points rise to 613.
Mandhana Maintains Majesty: The ever-reliable Smriti Mandhana remains the highest-ranked Indian batter, holding strong at the prestigious fifth position. Her recent heroics, including back-to-back centuries in the ODI series against South Africa, only solidify her position as a batting powerhouse.
Bowling Bonanza: The bowling department also witnessed some movement. Deepti Sharma continues to be India’s flagbearer, holding firm at the third spot. Radha Yadav has climbed a commendable 12 places to secure the 15th position, while Pooja Vastrakar and Shreyanka Patil have also made significant strides, climbing 6 and 9 spots respectively.
Global Glance: Meanwhile, England’s Sarah Glenn has been putting on a show in the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand. Her recent eight-wicket haul propelled her to a career-high rating, solidifying her position as the No.2 ranked T20I bowler in the world.
This news is a clear indication of the depth and talent present in Indian women’s cricket. With young players like Verma and established stars like Kaur and Sharma leading the way, the future of Indian T20 cricket looks bright!
