ICC Women's ODI Rankings Update
South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt advanced two places to claim the No. 1 spot in the latest ICC Women's ODI rankings, overtaking Smriti Mandhana. Both players were featured in the ICC Team of the Tournament for the Women’s World Cup 2025.
Top Player Movements
- Jemimah Rodrigues jumped nine places to reach 10th position.
- Captain Harmanpreet Kaur rose four spots to 14th.
- Deepti Sharma climbed to fourth in the all-rounder rankings.
- Smriti Mandhana slipped from first to second place.
Laura Wolvaardt's Outstanding Performance
Wolvaardt’s rise to number one followed her exceptional performances in the semifinals and finals, where she scored centuries in both matches. She accumulated 571 runs in the tournament, setting a record for the highest runs in a single edition of the Women's World Cup. This success earned her a career-best rating of 814 points.
"These two innings propelled Wolvaardt to a total of 571 runs, marking the highest run tally in a single edition of the Women's World Cup."
Team of the Tournament and Final Match
Mandhana, who led the rankings through much of the World Cup, was also named in the Team of the Tournament alongside Wolvaardt. India secured the title with a 52-run victory over South Africa in the final held on November 2, 2025.
"India secured a 52-run victory over South Africa in the final held on Sunday."
Summary: Laura Wolvaardt’s record-breaking World Cup performance propelled her to the top of the ICC Women’s ODI rankings, with notable gains for Indian players following their tournament victory.