Wellington: Amelia Kerr continued her remarkable rise in world cricket, climbing to the No.1 spot in the latest ICC Women’s T20I all-rounder rankings, while Australia’s Georgia Voll surged to the top among batters.
Kerr achieved the milestone with a career-best rating of 508, ending the long reign of Hayley Matthews, who had held the No.1 position since October 2023.
Kerr’s dominance with bat and ball
Kerr’s ascent comes on the back of a stellar all-round display in the recent series against Zimbabwe, where she made decisive contributions in both departments.
She joined an elite list of captains—including Chamari Athapaththu and Meg Lanning—to score multiple T20I centuries while leading their side.
Adding to her consistency, Kerr also became the first cricketer across men’s and women’s T20Is to record 11 consecutive scores of 30 or more, underlining her reliability at the crease.
Since taking over the captaincy from Sophie Devine, Kerr has further strengthened her credentials, picking up 11 wickets at an average of 22.27 in the same period.
Her impact wasn’t limited to all-round rankings alone. Kerr also moved up three places to No.10 in the bowling rankings, showcasing her growing influence as a complete T20 player.
Bowling rankings and Indian presence
Pakistan spinner Sadia Iqbal continues to lead the bowling charts, with England’s Sophie Ecclestone close behind.
Among Indian players, Renuka Singh climbed to No.5, while Arundhati Reddy entered the top 10 at No.9. Deepti Sharma retained her position as the No.3 all-rounder globally.
Georgia Voll rises to the top
In the batting rankings, Georgia Voll’s rapid rise has been one of the standout developments.
The 22-year-old replaced Beth Mooney at No.1 after a match-winning century against West Indies. Her 101 off 53 balls in Kingston not only earned her the Player of the Match award but also marked the third-fastest T20I century by an Australian woman.
Voll’s consistency throughout the series saw her finish as the leading run-scorer, amassing 148 runs in three matches at an impressive strike rate above 170.
Indian batters in rankings
India’s Smriti Mandhana slipped to No.3 in the batting rankings, while Jemimah Rodrigues broke into the top 10, securing the 10th position.
Conclusion
The latest ICC rankings reflect a changing landscape in women’s T20 cricket, with Amelia Kerr’s all-round excellence and Georgia Voll’s explosive batting redefining the benchmarks. As both players continue their upward trajectory, they are set to play a pivotal role in shaping the next phase of the game.