Historic ICC Ranking Milestone
Sree Charani becomes the first Indian bowler to surpass 800 ICC rating points
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India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final at Dubai International Stadium to secure the title.
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Sree Charani’s 804 rating points represent the highest rating ever achieved by an Indian player in the ICC Women’s T20I rankings, surpassing Mithali Raj’s previous Indian record of 780 points set in 2011.
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India’s lower-ranked bowlers also advanced significantly: Nandani Sharma rose 10 places to 94th after conceding just 4.64 runs per over, while leg-spinner Prema Rawat climbed 50 places to 96th.
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Shafali Verma’s 741 rating points put her just one place and four points behind teammate Smriti Mandhana, who is fifth among T20I batters with 745 points after scoring 213 runs in five innings.
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Bangladesh players also made notable gains in the bowling rankings: Marufa Akter moved to 15th, Rabeya Khan to 18th, Sultana Khatun to 32nd and Fahima Khatun to 49th.
India's record eighth Women's Asia Cup title has triggered a historic ranking surge. Left-arm spinner Sree Charani became the first Indian bowler to break 800 rating points, reaching 804 after taking 12 wickets in the tournament. She now sits just two points behind Australia's Megan Schutt for the all-time record ICC.
India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final at Dubai International Stadium on September 13, 2026 Cricket Briefing. The victory triggered widespread ranking gains across the Indian squad, with three Indian bowlers now occupying elite positions in the global T20I rankings.
Sree Charani Breaks Through Indian Ceiling
Sree Charani's 804 rating points shattered the previous Indian record of 780, set by Mithali Raj in 2011 ICC. The 22-year-old left-arm spinner took four wickets in the final and finished the tournament as the second-highest wicket-taker with 12 scalps. She is now the third woman ever to surpass 800 points, joining only Megan Schutt (806) and Sophie Ecclestone (802) ICC.
Charani's rise has been meteoric. She became the fastest Indian bowler to reach 50 T20I wickets, establishing herself as a key player in India's bowling arsenal Cricket Analysis. With just three rating points separating her from Schutt's all-time record, she could claim the outright benchmark in upcoming international matches ICC.
Deepti Sharma Claims Second Spot With 14 Wickets
Deepti Sharma leapfrogged rivals to claim second place in the ICC Women's T20I bowling rankings after rising four spots ICC. The all-rounder led the entire tournament with 14 wickets, including a standout 3/19 performance in the final Cricket Report. India now holds both the number one and number two bowling rankings for the first time ICC.
Shafali Verma Inches Closer to Mandhana in Batting Rankings
Opener Shafali Verma climbed to sixth place among T20I batters with 741 rating points after scoring 236 tournament runs ICC. She narrowed the gap on her teammate Smriti Mandhana, who sits fifth with 745 points—a mere four-point margin ICC. Verma was named Player of the Series, cementing her dominant performances throughout the tournament Cricket Briefing.
Beyond batting, Verma also jumped five spots to 15th in the all-rounder rankings, showcasing her value across both disciplines ICC. Her rapid ascent reflects India's emerging emphasis on dynamic batting at the top of the order in T20 cricket Analysis.
Lower-Ranked Indian Bowlers Surge Up Rankings
Beyond the stars, India's depth in bowling has delivered surprising gains. Seamer Nandani Sharma jumped 10 places to 94th after conceding just 4.64 runs per over ICC. Leg-spinner Prema Rawat made the largest leap, climbing 50 places to 96th ICC. These gains underscore India's balanced bowling attack across multiple disciplines Cricket Analysis.
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