Smriti Mandhana, Renuka Singh Rise in ICC Rankings

Smriti Mandhana has achieved a career-best ranking, moving up to fourth place in the ICC T20I women's batting rankings after a stellar performance in the Women's Asia Cup, where she scored a total of 173 runs, including a critical 60 in the final against Sri Lanka. Renuka Singh Thakur also made significant strides, rising to fifth among bowlers with seven wickets in the tournament. Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu experienced a notable rise, moving to sixth place following her match-winning performance in the final, where she scored a total of 304 runs in the tournament. Mandhana's efforts, despite India's loss in the final, did not go unnoticed, as she improved her ranking by one spot. Other notable movements include Radha Yadav rising to 13th among bowlers and Bangladesh's Nigar Sultana climbing to 14th in the batting rankings. The updated rankings reflect the impactful performances from the Asia Cup, showcasing the talents of players from India and Sri Lanka.