Deepti Sharma moves up to 6th position; Sree Charani retains T20I no. 1 ranking
Indian cricketer Deepti Sharma has climbed to the sixth position in the ICC Women’s T20I bowling rankings following a strong performance in the Asia Cup 2026. Meanwhile, Sree Charani maintains her top ranking, and several other international players have seen significant movement in the latest rankings update.
Why it matters
The rankings reflect the current competitive landscape of women's international cricket and highlight the rising influence of Indian players on the global stage.
India continue to make their presence felt at the top of the Women’s T20I bowling rankings, with Sree Charani holding on to the No. 1 spot and Deepti Sharma making a two-place jump to sixth following her strong showing at the Asia Cup 2026.Deepti has been one of India’s standout performers in the tournament, claiming eight wickets in three matches as the team booked its place in the semi-finals.Deepti closes in on CharaniThe right-arm spinner’s consistent performances have earned her a significant rise in the latest rankings. Deepti, who had previously reached the top spot in December last year, is now within 60 rating points of Charani.
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