Sidra Amin breaks into ICC Women's ODI top 10 after century vs Sri Lanka
Synopsis
Sidra Amin's seventh ODI century has pushed her back to ninth in the ICC Women's ODI batting rankings — above India captain Harmanpreet Kaur. But the bigger story may be Sri Lanka's Vishmi Gunarathne, whose match-winning 123 in a successful 273-run chase propelled her 16 places up the charts, signalling a broader shift in the balance of power in Women's Championship cricket.
Key Takeaways
Sidra Amin climbed one place to ninth in the ICC Women's ODI batting rankings after scoring her seventh ODI century against Sri Lanka.
Vishmi Gunarathne 's match-winning 123 lifted her 16 places to 39th in the ODI batting rankings.
Sri Lanka chased down Pakistan's 273/5 with 19 balls to spare in the second ODI.
Chamari Athapaththu moved up to eighth in the all-rounders' rankings and rose three places in the bowlers' list.
Kavisha Dilhari advanced to 14th in all-rounders and equal 36th among ODI bowlers.
Pakistan spinners Umm-e-Hani and Syeda Aroob Shah each gained 11 places in the ODI bowlers' rankings.
Pakistan batter Sidra Amin has climbed back into the top 10 of the ICC Women's ODI batting rankings following her century against Sri Lanka, while several Sri Lankan players also recorded significant gains after the first two matches of the ongoing ICC Women's Championship series.
Sidra Amin's Rise Back to the Elite
Sidra has been Pakistan's most consistent batter across the opening two ODIs, headlining her campaign with a composed century in the second fixture — her seventh in the format. The knock lifted the experienced right-hander one place to ninth in the ODI batting rankings, moving her ahead of India captain Harmanpreet Kaur and back among the format's elite. Fellow opener Gull Feroza also benefited from a strong series showing, climbing 18 positions to 54th in the latest update.
Sri Lanka's Batters Cash In Despite a Tense Chase
Pakistan had posted 273/5 in the second ODI, but Sri Lanka completed the chase with 19 balls to spare, and their batters were among the standout movers in the revised rankings. Vishmi Gunarathne led the Sri Lankan surge, with her match-winning 123 propelling her 16 places up to 39th — one of the most notable individual gains in this rankings cycle.
Several teammates also advanced. Harshita Samarawickrama moved up three places to 17th, Nilakshika Silva climbed two spots to 24th, and Kavisha Dilhari improved five positions to 38th among ODI batters.
Chamari Athapaththu and Dilhari Gain in All-Rounder Charts
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu, who contributed in both disciplines across the series, moved up one place to eighth in the ODI all-rounders' rankings. Her bowling performances also earned recognition, with Athapaththu climbing three positions in the ODI bowlers' list.
Kavisha Dilhari's all-round impact was reflected across multiple rankings. The 24-year-old jumped nine places to equal 36th among ODI bowlers and improved two positions to 14th in the all-rounders' chart, underlining her growing importance to Sri Lanka's setup.
Pakistan Spinners Also Move Up
Pakistan's spin department registered gains as well. Off-spinner Umm-e-Hani gained 11 places to reach 53rd in the ODI bowlers' rankings, while fellow spinner Syeda Aroob Shah recorded an identical 11-place rise to share 63rd spot. The series continues to reshape the ICC Women's Championship standings, with more matches still to come between the two sides.
Point of View
But the rankings update tells a more layered story: Sri Lanka chased down 273 with 19 balls to spare, and their batters collected some of the biggest individual gains in this cycle. Gunarathne's 16-place jump and Athapaththu's dual-discipline gains suggest Sri Lanka are building genuine depth in Women's Championship cricket, not just relying on their captain. For Pakistan, the concern is the gap between batting contributions and match outcomes — Sidra's century came in a losing cause, which is a pattern worth watching as the series progresses.
NationPress
28 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What ranking has Sidra Amin reached in the ICC Women's ODI batting charts?
Sidra Amin has moved up one place to ninth in the ICC Women's ODI batting rankings following her century against Sri Lanka — her seventh in the format. The rise takes her above India captain Harmanpreet Kaur in the standings.
How did Vishmi Gunarathne perform and what is her new ranking?
Vishmi Gunarathne scored a match-winning 123 to anchor Sri Lanka's successful chase of Pakistan's 273/5 in the second ODI. Her innings earned her a 16-place jump to 39th in the ICC Women's ODI batting rankings.
What is Chamari Athapaththu's current standing in the ICC Women's rankings?
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu moved up one place to eighth in the ODI all-rounders' rankings and climbed three positions in the ODI bowlers' list after contributing in both disciplines during the series.
Which Pakistan bowlers improved in the latest ICC Women's ODI rankings?
Off-spinner Umm-e-Hani gained 11 places to reach 53rd in the ODI bowlers' rankings, while Syeda Aroob Shah also rose 11 places to share 63rd spot in the same list.
What is the ICC Women's Championship and why do these matches matter?
The ICC Women's Championship is the primary qualification pathway for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, where teams accumulate points through bilateral ODI series. Results from the Pakistan-Sri Lanka series directly affect both sides' World Cup qualification prospects.
