Deepti Sharma Tops ICC Women's T20I Bowling Rankings

Indian allrounder Deepti Sharma claimed the top spot in the ICC Women's T20I bowling rankings for the first time in her career, following her controlled performance in India's opening T20I against Sri Lanka in Visakhapatnam on December 21, 2025. The 28-year-old offspinner overtook Australia's Annabel Sutherland with a narrow one-point lead, reaching 737 rating points after earning five points from her figures of one wicket for 20 runs in four overs.

India secured an eight-wicket victory in the match, which kickstarted their five-match home series against Sri Lanka. Sharma's economical spell in the middle overs helped restrict the opposition and build pressure, contributing to the team's comfortable chase. Sutherland, who had held the number one position since August, now sits in second place. The update underscores the tight competition at the summit of the T20I bowling charts.

Sharma's achievement highlighted a strong showing for Indian players across the rankings. Pacer Arundhati Reddy rose five places to 36th in T20I bowling, while spinner Shree Charani climbed 19 spots to 69th. In the batting rankings, Jemimah Rodrigues made the most significant gains, advancing five...