Sree Charani sets new ICC Women's T20I bowling record
Indian spinner Sree Charani has set a new record for the highest-ever rating points in the ICC Women’s T20I Bowling Rankings. Her performance in the Asia Cup and the 2026 Asian Games was instrumental in her reaching 817 points.
Why it matters
This achievement marks a significant milestone in women's cricket, highlighting the rising dominance of Indian players in international rankings.
India spinner Sree Charani has achieved the highest-ever rating points in the ICC Women’s T20I Bowling Rankings after her impressive performances in recent tournaments, according to the ICC website.
The left-arm spinner, who is already the top-ranked T20I bowler, reached a record rating of 817 points, surpassing the previous best mark of 806 points held by Australia’s Megan Schutt since November 2018.
Charani played a key role in India’s successful campaigns at the Women’s Asia Cup and then the Asian Games. She claimed 12 wickets during India’s Asia Cup-winning run, including a match-winning spell of 4/20 in the final against Sri Lanka as India lifted the title for the eighth time, according to the ICC website.
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