Kheloexch Breaks Down Women’s International Cricket Team Rankings: India Women Rank Third with Smriti Mandhana Leading Batting Charts

Women’s cricket keeps capturing the hearts and minds of fans through high-octane matches and new emerging talents. The latest ICC Women’s Team Rankings showcase that cricket is indeed a competitive sport. With Australia dominant on top, a reputed England in second, and India comfortably in third in One Day Internationals (ODIs).

India have reinforced their standing with opener Smriti Mandhana taking top position in the ODI batting rankings, representing the individual brilliance expected within the framework of the team’s ongoing success. Kheloexch takes a deeper dive into the rankings and player performances for any cricket fan across the world to enjoy.

ICC Women’s International Cricket Team Rankings: Key Highlights

As per official ICC Women’s Team Rankings:

• Australia – 167 rating points, which is a stronghold on ODIs
• England – 126 rating points, not too far off the heels of Australia
• India – 124 rating points, in a safe third position
• New Zealand – 96 rating points
• South Africa – 90 rating points

The top end of the rankings is close as shown by England and India’s restricted point difference. Further evidence, India have been persistent in their performances as a team whilst retaining individual performances across formats.

India’s Standing Across Formats

The Indian Women are a solid presence again in ODIs and T20Is.

• ODIs: 3rd place with 124 points
• T20Is: 3rd place with 263 points whilst trailing Australia and England.

This uniformity illustrates India's capacity to be competitive across competitions and further exemplifies the level of skill developed throughout the squad. Participation in tournaments such as the ICC Women’s Championship round-robin, sees teams earn points, with each team’s ranking changing after every series.

Smriti Mandhana: Leading from the Front

India's most significant performer; Smriti Mandhana propelled herself to the top of the ODI Batting rankings, at 727 rating points. Mandhana's consistent ability to score runs, which typically includes substantial hundreds, makes her one of the most revered batters (not just in women's) cricket in the world today.

• In ODIs: Ranked No.1 batter in all global players
• In T20Is: Ranked 5th demonstrating she can apply her abilities in many formats.

Mandhana's performance reinforces how individual excellence acts as collective morale boosts showcasing how exceptional individual contribution dramatically influences the team's ability to excel and achieve their goals, inspiring fans and teammates.

Bowling Excellence: Deepti Sharma and Sophie Ecclestone

The bowling rankings are just as revealing of India's depth;

• Deepti Sharma - 2nd in T20I bowling showing India's team depth
• Sophie Ecclestone (England) - tops the ODI bowling rankings

The culmination of batters and bowling is a strong feature of India's balanced mindset in women's cricket team.

Recent Shifts and Ongoing Competition

The women's ranking situation is in a constant state of flow, changing right after every series. Fo example, England's Nat Sciver-Brunt and South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt currently share individual rankings of second position in ODI batting behind Mandhana.

Each tournament comes with new chances for players and teams to make their mark and move up the world rankings. Kheloexch360 keeps fans connected to these events, providing real-time tracking of highlights, plays, patterns, and statistics.

Conclusion

India Women’s team continues to impress us as a world competitor. Smriti Mandhana is leading the batting table and Deepti Sharma is leading the bowling. India appears to still be competitive globally.

As women’s cricket grows in interest and competitiveness, it will require sites like Kheloexch360 to provide supporters of the game live updates, standings, and information to keep fans connected to all the excitement.