Indian bowlers Nandini Sharma and Kranti Gaud have achieved significant milestones following their impressive bowling displays in the ongoing series against Zimbabwe. The latest updates from the International Cricket Council highlight notable upward movements across both T20I and ODI formats after recent international fixtures.
Nandini made the most substantial leap for India by surging 26 spots to reach 45th position in the T20I bowling charts. Her consistent performances, which included a two-wicket haul conceding just 11 runs in the opening fixture, propelled her to a career-high rating of 507 points. Meanwhile, teammate Kranti Gaud advanced nine positions to claim 43rd place after picking up crucial wickets in each of the first two matches of the series.
T20I Batting and All-Round Movements
In other T20I updates, established names and emerging talents alike made their mark following competitive bilateral action. New Zealand’s Georgia Plimmer and Maddy Green improved their standing after a strong partnership against Australia, while Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry secured a personal-best rating of 633 points despite a narrow defeat.
- Nandini Sharma jumped 26 places to 45th in the ICC Women’s T20I bowling standings with a career-best 507 rating points.
- Kranti Gaud climbed nine spots to 43rd following consistent wicket-taking efforts against Zimbabwe.
- New Zealand opener Georgia Plimmer advanced 13 positions to 48th after scoring an unbeaten 85 against Australia.
- Australia seamer Megan Schutt climbed to fourth in the ODI bowling rankings after finishing a 3-0 sweep against Bangladesh with ten wickets.
ODI Dominance and Future Implications
Australia’s comprehensive sweep over Bangladesh also triggered substantial changes in the ODI lists. Seamer Megan Schutt starred in the final encounter with brilliant figures of four wickets for 16 runs, featuring five maiden overs, which elevated her to fourth in the Women’s ODI Bowling Rankings. Teammate Annabel Sutherland moved up to a career-best 13th position in the batting rankings after securing an unbeaten half-century, while Ellyse Perry climbed into the top ten among ODI batters.
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