The ICC has released its latest ODI rankings, revealing a significant jump for England's wicketkeeper-batter, 31-year-old Amy Jones.
Sports News: The ICC released the new women's cricket ODI rankings on Tuesday, with England's wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones capturing everyone's attention. Her outstanding performance in the recently concluded three-match ODI series against the West Indies propelled her up the rankings, firmly establishing her among the world's top women batters.
Amy Jones's rise is not only great news for England but also indirectly benefits Indian players. Indian batter Smriti Mandhana successfully maintained her b ranking position, while all-rounder Deepti Sharma also experienced a significant jump.
Amy Jones Enters Top 4 Batters
The 31-year-old Amy Jones scored a magnificent century in the first match of the series against the West Indies, reaching seventh place in the ICC rankings. Following this, she played a blistering innings of 129 runs off 98 balls in the second ODI, propelling her to fourth position. She now boasts 689 rating points, surpassing Australia's Alyssa Healy to secure a spot in the top four.
In this series, Amy scored centuries in two out of three matches and was named Player of the Match in both. England achieved a clean sweep, winning the series 3-0, with Jones playing a decisive role.
Top Ranked Women's ODI Batters
- Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa) – 738 points
- Smriti Mandhana (India) – 710 points
- Nat Sciver-Brunt (England) – 705 points
- Amy Jones (England) – 689 points
- Alyssa Healy (Australia) – 680 points
Indian Stars Also Benefit from Ranking Changes
Indian batter Smriti Mandhana was not negatively affected by Amy Jones's rise, maintaining her b second position. Mandhana has consistently performed well in recent months and is now in a position to challenge Laura Wolvaardt. Meanwhile, all-rounder Deepti Sharma also progressed in the rankings. Deepti climbed one spot to fourth place in the ICC Women's ODI All-rounders list. Amelia Kerr of New Zealand also gained a position, moving up to fifth.
Top 5 Ranked Women's ODI All-rounders
- Ashleigh Gardner (Australia)
- Hayley Matthews (West Indies)
- Marizanne Kapp (South Africa)
- Deepti Sharma (India)
- Amelia Kerr (New Zealand)
England Dominates Bowlers' List
Experienced England bowler Kate Cross also climbed one spot in the rankings after a b performance against the West Indies. She now sits at eighth position in the Women's ODI bowlers' list. She took a total of three wickets in the series, including 1 for 15 runs in the final match. Additionally, Australia's Alana King also gained a position, moving up to seventh.
