By Admin 
ICC has released the latest rankings of batsers in women’s ODI. India’s star batsman Smriti Mandhana has become the world’s number-1 batsman in ODIs. Australia’s Elana King has become the world number-1 bowler in women’s ODI. India’s star opener Smriti Mandhana had performed brilliantly in the recently played three-match ODI series against Australia. Smriti, who played innings of 58 and 31 runs in the ODI series against Australia, has 790 points. She has achieved the number-1 crown leaving behind Laura Wolvaardt of South Africa. Now Vollwart has 782 points. Wolvaardt will have a chance to regain the top spot during the series against New Zealand in March and April.
Australia’s Alyssa Healy, who scored a century in the last match of her ODI career, said goodbye to ODI International after finishing fourth. Australia’s Beth Mooney stood third while Ashley Gardner (724) stood fifth. Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur managed to enter the top 10 with ninth position while Jemimah Rodrigues is at 12th position. Despite India’s clean sweep in the three-match series, Harmanpreet (652) has gained four places. He played innings of 53, 54 and 25 runs.
Australia’s Alana King becomes world number 1 bowler, crown snatched from Ecclestone after 4 years
Australia’s star bowler Alana King (775 points) has reached the top in the ranking of bowlers. She has left behind Sophie Ecclestone, who remained at the top for almost four years. Gardner is in third place. In the bowling list, Deepti Sharma is the only Indian bowler in the top 10 at 10th position. Australia’s Alana was the top bowler in the ODI series against India by taking seven wickets at an average of 16.71. He took four wickets for 33 runs in the third and final ODI, helping Australia register a resounding 185-run victory.