Smriti Mandhana Reclaims No.1 Spot in ICC Women’s ODI Rankings. Smriti Mandhana has become the No. 1 ODI batter in the world. She climbed to the top in the latest ICC Women’s rankings. Mandhana now holds 790 rating points in the 50-over format. She moved up one place to displace South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt, who has 782 points. Australia’s Beth Mooney stands third with 749 points. Alyssa Healy is fourth with 744 rating points. Ashleigh Gardner completes the top five with 724 points.
Mandhana’s rise came after the recent three-match ODI series in Australia. Though India lost the series, Mandhana impressed with consistent starts. She scored a fluent 58 in the first ODI under pressure. Her innings included crisp drives and controlled aggression. In the second ODI, she added a steady 31 at the top. She handled the new ball against a disciplined attack. Her composure ensured India had solid foundations.
Across the series, Mandhana looked technically compact and confident. She rotated the strike well and punished loose deliveries. Her ability to absorb pressure stood out again. These contributions boosted her ICC rating significantly. Her consistent returns allowed her to overtake Wolvaardt. The rankings reward sustained performance across matches.
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Mandhana has been India’s batting pillar in recent seasons. She has delivered heavily in bilateral series and global tournaments. Her numbers across the calendar year strengthened her ranking base. This is not her first stint at the summit. However, reclaiming the top spot reflects remarkable consistency. She continues to lead India’s charge in the 50-over format.
ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings – Top 10
| Rank | Player | Country | Rating | Career Best (Performance) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smriti Mandhana | India | 790 | 828 v Bangladesh at Mumbai, 2025 |
| 2 | Laura Wolvaardt | South Africa | 782 | 820 v Ireland at Johannesburg, 2025 |
| 3 | Beth Mooney | Australia | 749 | 776 v England at Bristol, 2023 |
| 4 | Alyssa Healy | Australia | 744 | 785 v England at Christchurch, 2022 |
| 5 | Ashleigh Gardner | Australia | 724 | 741 v India at Hobart, 2026 |
| 6 | Natalie Sciver-Brunt | England | 714 | 807 v Sri Lanka at Leicester, 2023 |
| 7 | Phoebe Litchfield | Australia | 674 | 681 v India at Hobart, 2026 |
| 8 | Sophie Devine | New Zealand | 669 | 694 v Pakistan at Colombo (RPS), 2025 |
| 9 | Harmanpreet Kaur | India | 652 | 732 v England at Canterbury, 2022 |
| 10 | Hayley Matthews | West Indies | 650 | 699 v Scotland at Lahore, 2025 |
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For India, this milestone brings confidence ahead of major events. Having the world’s No. 1 batter adds a psychological advantage. Mandhana’s elegant strokeplay remains central to India’s ODI ambitions. If she maintains this rhythm, she could extend her reign. For now, Smriti Mandhana stands tall as the world’s premier ODI batter.