ICC Women's T20I Rankings: Charani holds No.1 as Bell and Ecclestone close in
Synopsis
Despite India's group-stage exit, Sree Charani sits atop the ICC Women's T20I bowling rankings with 14 World Cup wickets — but England's Lauren Bell and Sophie Ecclestone are closing fast. With the knockout rounds still live, the No.1 spot could change hands before the tournament ends.
Key Takeaways
Sree Charani retained the No.1 ICC Women's T20I bowling ranking as of 30 June , backed by 14 wickets at the Women's T20 World Cup.
Sophie Ecclestone climbed to third and Lauren Bell rose to fourth , narrowing the gap at the top.
Georgia Voll held the No.1 batting position despite a poor showing against India in the group stage.
Chamari Athapaththu moved up to seventh in batting after an unbeaten century against Ireland.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge , the tournament's leading run-scorer, gained five places to 11th in the batting chart.
Hayley Matthews remains No.1 all-rounder , with Ireland's Orla Prendergast the biggest mover, rising to joint third .
India left-arm spinner Sree Charani has retained her position as the world's No.1 T20I bowler in the ICC Women's T20I Rankings updated on Tuesday, 30 June, even as England's Sophie Ecclestone and Lauren Bell have narrowed the gap following strong showings at the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup. Charani's lead at the summit, however, remains under pressure with the knockout rounds still to be played.
Charani's Position at the Top
Charani finished India's campaign with 14 wickets, establishing herself as one of the tournament's standout performers despite the team's group-stage exit. Her tally was enough to keep her ahead of the chasing pack, though the rankings could shift further as the remaining knockout matches are played.
England Pair Gain Ground
Ecclestone climbed one place to third after claiming eight wickets in the tournament so far, while pace bowler Bell made a more dramatic move, rising three places to fourth. South Africa spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba also advanced one place to fifth, and Pakistan left-arm spinner Nashra Sandhu improved one spot to ninth.
Among the other notable movers in the bowling chart, South Africa all-rounder Marizanne Kapp surged seven places to 14th, Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce made the biggest leap of all, climbing 17 spots to 26th, and New Zealand seamer Bree Illing rose six places to 31st.
Batting Rankings: Voll Holds, Athapaththu Climbs
Australia opener Georgia Voll retained the No.1 batting position despite a below-par outing in her side's final group-stage match against India. South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt moved up one place to joint third, while Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu climbed two positions to seventh on the back of her unbeaten century against Ireland in the group stage.
England opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge, currently the tournament's leading run-scorer, gained five places to 11th. Australia veteran Ellyse Perry also rose five spots to 17th, South Africa's Annerie Dercksen advanced four places to 24th, and Scotland's Darcey Carter jumped 13 positions to 42nd.
All-Rounders: Matthews Unchanged, Prendergast Moves Up
There was no movement at the top of the T20I all-rounders' rankings, with West Indies captain Hayley Matthews holding the No.1 spot ahead of New Zealand's Melie Kerr. Ireland's Orla Prendergast was the biggest mover among the leading all-rounders, climbing two places to joint third. Kapp improved to eighth, Bryce rose to 11th, and Australia's Annabel Sutherland advanced two spots to 17th.
With the Women's T20 World Cup knockout stage still underway, further shifts across all three ranking categories are expected before the final standings are confirmed.
Point of View
She outbowled almost everyone in the tournament — yet India went home early. The more telling story is England's rise: Bell and Ecclestone climbing simultaneously signals a depth of pace-spin combination that other sides, including India, currently lack. If the knockout rounds deliver more wickets for either England bowler, the No.1 ranking could change hands for the first time this cycle — and that would be a significant signal heading into the next ICC event.
NationPress
30 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is currently ranked No.1 in ICC Women's T20I bowling rankings?
India's left-arm spinner Sree Charani holds the No.1 position in the ICC Women's T20I bowling rankings as of 30 June. She claimed 14 wickets at the Women's T20 World Cup, making her one of the tournament's top performers despite India's group-stage exit.
How did Lauren Bell and Sophie Ecclestone move in the latest ICC rankings?
England pacer Lauren Bell rose three places to fourth, while spinner Sophie Ecclestone climbed one place to third in the latest ICC Women's T20I bowling rankings. Both have narrowed the gap on Charani at the top following their performances at the Women's T20 World Cup.
Who is the No.1 T20I batter in the women's rankings?
Australia opener Georgia Voll retains the No.1 position in the ICC Women's T20I batting rankings. She held her spot despite a below-par display in Australia's final group-stage match against India.
Who is the top all-rounder in women's T20I cricket?
West Indies captain Hayley Matthews remains the No.1 ranked all-rounder in women's T20I cricket, unchanged in the latest update. New Zealand's Melie Kerr holds second place, with Ireland's Orla Prendergast the biggest mover, climbing two places to joint third.
Why could Charani's No.1 ranking change soon?
Charani's lead at the top is under threat because the Women's T20 World Cup knockout rounds are still ongoing. Players like Ecclestone and Bell, already at third and fourth respectively, could overtake her with strong performances in the remaining matches.
