India's star all-rounder Deepti Sharma has been instrumental in securing crucial victories for the Indian team with her outstanding performances in recent matches. This stellar form has reflected in the ICC bowlers' rankings, where she has climbed one spot to reach the second position.
Sports News: Indian women's cricket team's star all-rounder, Deepti Sharma, has made a significant leap in the latest ICC Women's Bowler Rankings. Riding on her impressive performance against England, Deepti has now moved up one place to secure the second spot. Meanwhile, Pakistan's Sadia Iqbal has relinquished the number 1 position, with Australia's Annabel Sutherland becoming the new top bowler.
Deepti Sharma's Impressive Performance
Deepti Sharma has been in excellent form for the past few months. She has consistently contributed significantly to Team India with both bat and ball. Her accurate bowling and wicket-taking ability in the recent T20 matches against England have earned her this significant gain in the rankings.
- Current Rating Points: 732
- Position: Joint Second
- Special: The only Indian player in the ICC Top-10 Bowlers list
Her economical bowling and crucial wickets against England provided India with an advantage at important junctures.
Annabel Sutherland Becomes Number 1 Bowler
Australia's young fast bowler Annabel Sutherland has secured the first position in the bowlers' rankings with 736 rating points. Sutherland consistently took wickets in the recent series and troubled opposing teams with her sharp bowling.
Sadia Iqbal Slips in Rankings
Pakistan's left-arm spin bowler Sadia Iqbal was until recently the number 1 bowler in the rankings. However, a poor performance in the T20 series against Ireland has resulted in a drop for her.
- Rating Points: 732 (Joint Second)
- Recent Performance: Only 3 wickets in three matches
- Team Result: Pakistan lost the series against Ireland 1-2
Expectations were that Sadia would deliver a b performance in home conditions, but her bowling lacked the usual impact.
India Dominates All-Rounders Rankings Too
Deepti Sharma's dominance is also maintained in the ICC Women's All-Rounder Rankings. She remains in third place with 387 rating points.
- First Place: Hayley Matthews (West Indies) – 505 points
- Second Place: Amelia Kerr (New Zealand) – 434 points
Deepti has proved to be a reliable player for Team India with both bat and ball, and her consistency in the limited-overs format makes her special. Ireland's all-rounder Orla Prendergast has significantly improved her ranking with an all-round performance in the series against Pakistan. Orla's aggressive batting and accurate medium-pace bowling against Pakistan have caught the attention of cricket fans and experts.
