Shafali Verma, Shawaal Zulfiqar and N Sree Charani Among Major ICC T20I Rankings Movers

The latest ICC Women’s T20I Rankings update reflects a dramatic reshuffle following India’s gold-medal triumph at the Asian Games 2026 and South Africa’s 5-0 whitewash of Zimbabwe, with Shafali Verma breaking into the top four in batting and a host of players from both tournaments posting career-best gains across batting, bowling and all-rounder tables.

India’s emphatic 147-run final victory over Sri Lanka at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, on 22 September 2026 not only secured a second consecutive Asian Games gold for Harmanpreet Kaur’s side but also propelled several batters up the rankings. Shafali Verma’s ascent into the top four was underpinned by her maiden T20I century, an unbeaten 49-ball hundred against Bangladesh during the tournament, showcasing the explosive form that has become her trademark.

Pakistan’s Shawaal Zulfiqar enjoyed a breakout week, leaping 16 places to a career-best 29th with 558 points after scoring 25 and 54 in the quarter-final and semi-final, respectively. Teammate Ayesha Zafar, whose 71 against Sri Lanka helped Pakistan reach the podium, climbed 31 spots to 40th with a career-high 489 points in batting and also rose nine places to 30th in the all-rounder rankings. Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu’s side may have fallen short in the final, but Hasini Perera’s eight-spot climb to 51st (463 points) highlighted the depth of talent on display.

In the bowling rankings, India’s Sree Charani and Deepti Sharma continue to occupy the top two spots, reinforcing their status as the world’s most feared T20I spin pairing. Supporting cast members also benefited from the Asian Games spotlight: Kranti Gaud surged 15 places to a career-best 57th (461 points), while Nandani Sharma jumped 22 spots to 72nd (432 points). Shreyanka Patil’s seven-place rise to 97th (360 points) further underlined India’s bowling depth across the squad.

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana moved up five places to 24th, while Thailand’s Onnicha Kamchomphu climbed six spots to joint 63rd after a three-wicket haul against Pakistan, a reminder that the Asian Games provided a platform for emerging nations to announce themselves on the global stage. South Africa’s dominant 5-0 series sweep over Zimbabwe in Bulawayo (11–19 September 2026) produced significant movement across multiple categories.

Anneke Bosch, the series’ leading run-scorer, climbed eight places to 46th and breached the top 50 for the first time. Teenager Miane Smit enjoyed a breakout series, reaching a career-best joint 53rd. In the all-rounder standings, Annerie Dercksen achieved a career-high 179 points to sit 22nd, while Eliz-Mari Marx’s 37-place jump placed her 81st. Kayla Reyneke’s 26-place climb saw her reach joint 48th (97 points) alongside Netherlands’ Iris Zwilling.

Zimbabwe’s Nyasha Gwanzura was the standout gainer, surging 28 places to joint 87th (391 points) in bowling alongside West Indies Women? Live Streaming Details”>West Indies’ Ashmini Munisar, and also climbing 68 spots to joint 93rd (61 points) alongside Scotland’s Kirstie Gordon, Australia’s Darcie Brown and Bangladesh’s Sultana Khatun. Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano’s four-place rise saw her equal 75th (377 points) alongside Australia’s Georgia Wareham, Ireland’s Leah Paul and England’s Sophie Ecclestone.

Mitchelle Mavunga’s remarkable 125-place jump brought her to joint 74th (79 points) alongside Pakistan’s Tuba Hassan, while Beloved Biza climbed 13 spots to joint 76th (75 points) alongside Ireland’s Jane Maguire and Sri Lanka’s Sugandika Kumari.

In the all-rounder rankings, India’s Kranti Gaud also featured, climbing 11 places to joint 98th (59 points) alongside captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Netherlands’ Robine Rijke and Naomi Hillman-Bermejo. South Africa’s Kayla Reyneke added another dimension to her tournament by climbing 19 spots to 83rd (358 points) in batting.

The latest update underscores how concentrated bursts of tournament cricket can rapidly alter the rankings landscape. With the Asian Games and the Zimbabwe–South Africa series both concluding within a fortnight, the ICC Women’s T20I Rankings now better reflect the current form lines heading into the next global cycle and set the stage for fresh rivalries as players chase further climbs.

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