England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has reclaimed the No.1 spot in the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings after scoring a total of 160 runs in the three-match series against India. Her standout performance included a 98-run knock in the final ODI, which helped her surpass India’s Smriti Mandhana by three rating points. This marks Sciver-Brunt’s first time at the top in 2025, having previously held the position in 2023 and 2024.
Smriti Mandhana, who scored 115 runs across the series, dropped to second place. Despite being India’s second-highest run-scorer, she failed to register a half-century, with her highest score being 45. Her consistent but subdued performance wasn’t enough to retain the top spot.
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur made a significant leap in the rankings, climbing ten places to reach 11th. Her century in the final ODI, where she scored 102 off 84 balls, was instrumental in India’s series win. Jemimah Rodrigues also moved up two places to 13th after scoring 101 runs, including a crucial half-century.
Sciver-Brunt’s rise highlights her continued dominance in the format, while India’s batting lineup showed depth and resilience throughout the series. The rankings update reflects the shifting momentum in women’s cricket, with multiple players making notable gains.