ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Matthews reclaims No.1 all-rounder, Deepti and Charani surge
Synopsis
Hayley Matthews is back on top of women's T20I all-rounder rankings, but the bigger story is India's Deepti Sharma and Shree Charani — both tearing up the charts after a demolition of Pakistan. With just five rating points between Charani and the No.1 bowling spot, the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is already reshaping the global rankings at a rapid pace.
Key Takeaways
Hayley Matthews (West Indies) reclaimed No.1 in ICC Women's T20I all-rounder rankings after a seven-wicket win over New Zealand , overtaking Melie Kerr .
Deepti Sharma rose two places to third in all-rounders and five places to fifth in bowling after her 5/10 against Pakistan at Edgbaston .
Shree Charani surged five places to a career-best second in T20I bowling, just five rating points behind No.1 Linsey Smith (England).
Only 20 rating points separate the top eight bowlers in the current women's T20I rankings.
Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce re-entered the all-rounders' top 10 at 10th after a Player of the Match showing against Ireland.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge jumped six spots to 14th in batting after a century against Sri Lanka; Georgia Voll retains No.1 batter status.
Hayley Matthews has reclaimed the No.1 position in the ICC Women's T20I all-rounder rankings following her commanding all-round display in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 opener, while India's Deepti Sharma and Shree Charani posted significant climbs after their match-winning contributions against Pakistan at Edgbaston.
Matthews Back at the Summit
West Indies captain Hayley Matthews returned to the top of the T20I all-rounders' chart after a stellar performance in her side's seven-wicket win over New Zealand. Matthews contributed 48 runs and claimed the wicket of former White Ferns captain Sophie Devine, edging past New Zealand skipper Melie Kerr, who drops to second. This is the latest chapter in a long-running battle for supremacy between Matthews and Kerr at the top of the women's T20I all-rounder standings.
Deepti Sharma's Stunning Rise
India's Deepti Sharma was the standout performer for the Blue contingent, climbing two places to third in the all-rounder rankings after her match-winning spell of 5/10 against Pakistan. The off-spinning all-rounder now sits directly behind Matthews and Kerr — her highest-ever position in the all-rounder chart. Deepti also surged five places to fifth in the T20I bowling rankings, reinforcing her status as one of India's most valuable multi-format weapons.
Charani's Career-Best Bowling Ranking
Left-arm spinner Shree Charani made an even more dramatic leap in the bowling charts, climbing five places to a career-best second. Charani now trails only England spinner Linsey Smith — who retains the No.1 bowling ranking — by a mere five rating points. The razor-thin margin at the top underscores just how competitive the women's T20I bowling landscape has become: only 20 rating points separate the top eight bowlers in the current standings.
Other Notable Movers
Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce re-entered the top 10 of the all-rounders' rankings at 10th after a Player of the Match performance against Ireland, moving up seven places. New Zealand pacer Jess Kerr, Scotland spinner Katherine Fraser, and Bryce all registered gains in the bowling charts as well.
In the batting rankings, Australia's Georgia Voll held firm as the No.1 T20I batter. South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt moved up one place to second after scoring 44 against Australia, overtaking compatriot-turned-rival Beth Mooney. Australia's Phoebe Litchfield climbed four places to a career-best 10th following her half-century against South Africa, while England veteran Danni Wyatt-Hodge jumped six spots to 14th after a century against Sri Lanka in the tournament opener.
What to Watch Next
With the top of the bowling rankings separated by just five rating points and the T20 World Cup still in its early stages, further reshuffling across all three departments — batting, bowling, and all-rounders — is virtually certain. India's performance in their upcoming fixtures will be particularly closely watched, given the trajectory of both Deepti and Charani.
Point of View
With both also contributing with the bat. The more interesting question is whether the ICC's rating methodology, which rewards consistency over a rolling window, will catch up to India's tournament-form burst — or whether a single off-game could undo these gains as quickly as they came.
NationPress
1 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is currently ranked No.1 in ICC Women's T20I all-rounder rankings?
West Indies captain Hayley Matthews has reclaimed the No.1 position in the ICC Women's T20I all-rounder rankings as of 16 June 2026. She overtook New Zealand's Melie Kerr following her all-round display — 48 runs and the wicket of Sophie Devine — in West Indies' seven-wicket win over New Zealand.
How did Deepti Sharma perform in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 opener?
Deepti Sharma took 5 wickets for 10 runs against Pakistan at Edgbaston, a match-winning spell that propelled her two places to third in the all-rounder rankings and five places to fifth in the bowling rankings.
What is Shree Charani's current ICC bowling ranking?
Shree Charani has reached a career-best second position in the ICC Women's T20I bowling rankings after climbing five places. She is just five rating points behind England's Linsey Smith, who holds the No.1 spot.
How competitive is the top of the women's T20I bowling rankings?
Extremely competitive — only 20 rating points separate the top eight bowlers in the current ICC Women's T20I bowling standings, making it one of the tightest clusters in recent memory.
Which batters made notable gains in the ICC Women's T20I rankings?
South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt moved up one place to second after scoring 44 against Australia, overtaking Beth Mooney. Phoebe Litchfield climbed four places to a career-best 10th, and Danni Wyatt-Hodge jumped six spots to 14th after a century against Sri Lanka. Georgia Voll of Australia retained the No.1 batter ranking.
