The latest ICC Women’s T20I rankings update has seen significant changes in both batting and bowling standings. Australian opener Georgia Voll has entered the top 10 in batting for the first time after her impactful 39 runs against the West Indies. Meanwhile, New Zealand’s Sophie Devine has climbed two spots to 18th following her consecutive half-centuries against South Africa.
In a remarkable turn, Rwanda’s 15-year-old Fanny Utagushimaninde has debuted at 66th position after scoring a century in her first T20I match against Ghana. South Africa’s Annerie Dercksen, the ICC Emerging Player of the Year in 2024, has risen 18 places to 55th due to her unbeaten 55 in a recent game in New Zealand.
Notable advancements in the rankings include Ellyse Perry of Australia moving up to 20th, Qiana Joseph of the West Indies jumping 14 spots to 33rd, and improvements for New Zealand’s Maddy Green and West Indies’ Stafanie Taylor. In the bowling department, South Africa’s Nonkululeko Mlaba has broken into the top 10, securing the ninth spot with five wickets in three matches. Australia’s Georgia Wareham has also progressed to 12th place after a three-wicket haul.
White Ferns’ Jess Kerr achieved a career-best ranking of 15th after an impressive series against South Africa, where she took eight wickets, including a crucial three for 16 in Wellington. Additionally, Ayabonga Khaka and Kim Garth have shown notable improvements.
