Synopsis
The ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier has seen notable advancements in the rankings, highlighted by standout performances from Hayley Matthews, Nigar Sultana Joty, and Orla Prendergast. Matthews aims for the No.1 all-rounder spot, while Joty climbs significantly after impressive innings, showcasing the rising talent in women's cricket.Key Takeaways
- Hayley Matthews moves closer to the No.1 all-rounder spot.
- Nigar Sultana Joty jumps 16 spots after a century.
- Orla Prendergast shows promise with consistent performances.
- Multiple players achieve career-high ratings.
- Women's cricket continues to gain recognition on a global stage.
Dubai, April 15 (NationPress) As the competition for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 heats up during the ongoing Qualifier, numerous exceptional athletes have been acknowledged with notable advancements in the most recent ICC Women’s ODI Rankings — reflecting their match-winning performances on a prestigious platform.
At the forefront is West Indies captain Hayley Matthews, who is making a compelling case for the No.1 all-rounder position currently occupied by Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner. Matthews has demonstrated outstanding form in Pakistan, scoring an unbeaten century and taking 10 wickets in her opening three matches.
Her all-round capabilities have propelled her to 432 rating points, closing in on South Africa’s Marizanne Kapp (444) and Gardner (470), and firmly establishing her ahead of England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt (375), who ranks fourth.
Her bowling performances have advanced her two spots to a shared seventh place in the ODI Bowling Rankings, where she is now tied with Australia’s Alana King at 642 points. Matthews' campaign is further bolstered by Pakistan’s Rabeya Khan and captain Fatima Sana, who have also seen improvements — Rabeya climbing seven places to 23rd and Sana jumping 15 spots to 32nd.
Meanwhile, Ireland’s Orla Prendergast has risen as one of the most promising all-rounders at the Qualifier. With four wickets and steady batting contributions — scoring 37 against Pakistan and 41 against Bangladesh — Prendergast has ascended eight places in the all-rounder rankings to 14th, achieving a career-high of 193 points. She has also entered the top 50 ODI bowlers for the first time in her burgeoning career, signaling her growing prowess on the international scene.
In the batting rankings, Matthews continues to climb and now sets her sights on sixth-placed Alyssa Healy of Australia. However, the most significant surge has been made by Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty. The in-form skipper has surged 16 positions to 17th following a stellar performance at the Qualifier, including a spectacular century (101) against Thailand and a composed 51 against Ireland. With a career-best rating of 563, Joty now overtakes her teammate Fargana Hoque Pinky (541), becoming Bangladesh’s highest-ranked ODI batter.
