While mandhana: Cricket News & Match Updates

Smriti Mandhana: Ahead of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, Team India vice captain Smriti Mandhana has reclaimed the top spot in the latest ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings. The opening batter dethroned England skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt after a fine half-century against Australia in the series opener on Sunday.

Mandhana notched up 58 off 63 deliveries as India took on Australia in the first ODI of the three-match series at New Chandigarh. For her knock at the top of the order, Mandhana received seven rating points and now stands four points ahead of the England captain.

This comes as a positive for Team India as they gear up for the 13th edition of the ICC Women’s World Cup. While Mandhana’s opening partner, Pratika Rawal, gained crucial points after her half-century and jumped four spots up to the 42nd rank, Harleen Deol rose to the 43rd spot after her 54-run knock against Australia.   Read More...