Deepti Sharma climbs to 2nd spot, Mandhana slips in ICC Women's T20I rankings
Prendergast scored 144 runs across the three matches at an impressive average of 72, while also taking four important wickets with her lively medium pace. Her performances played a decisive role in Ireland's first-ever T20I series win over Pakistan.The updated rankings underline the intense competition at the top in women's cricket, with just a handful of points separating the leading players in both batting and bowling charts. With several bilateral series and the Women's T20 World Cup on the horizon, the tussle for the No. 1 spots promises to be closely fought in the coming months.- EndsYou May Also Like
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