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NDTV
13-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Smriti Mandhana Moves To 2nd Spot In ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings
Stylish opener Smriti Mandhana inched closer to reclaiming the world number one spot in the ICC Women's ODI batting rankings, rising one place to second after playing a pivotal role in India's triumph in the recent Tri-Nation tournament in Sri Lanka. Mandhana, who last achieved the top ranking for ODI batters in 2019, was in excellent touch during the recent matches against Sri Lanka and South Africa, amassing 264 runs across five innings to finish as the second leading run-scorer in the tournament. Mandhana, who had slammed a 101-ball 116 in the final against Sri Lanka, is just 11 rating points away from top-ranked South African skipper Laura Wolvaardt, who managed just 86 runs during the Tri-Series. Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu made ground inside the top 10 as she rose two places to seventh after scoring 139 runs for her side during, while Jemimah Rodrigues (up five spots to 15th) and South Africa's Chloe Tryon (up nine places to 18th) also improved. India spinner Sneh Rana was adjudged Player of the Series in Sri Lanka and the experienced tweaker was among the big movers on the updated list for bowlers that is still headed by England's Sophie Ecclestone. South Africa seamer Nadine de Klerk also gained one place to move to 24th overall on this list, while Rana jumped four spots to 34th following her 15 wickets in the Tri-Series at an average of just 14. Australia's Ash Gardner maintained her place as the No.1 ranked all-rounder in ODI cricket, with India's Deepti Sharma improving one place to fifth overall following some impressive efforts in Sri Lanka. There were also gains for Tryon (up three places to 11th) and de Klerk (up four spots to 12th).
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Smriti Mandhana moves to 2nd spot in ICC ODI batting rankings
Smriti Mandhana is on the verge of reclaiming the top spot in the ICC Women's ODI batting rankings, climbing to second after her stellar performance in the Tri-Nation tournament in Sri Lanka. Her impressive 264 runs, including a century in the final, have put her within striking distance of South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Indian opener Smriti Mandhana inched closer to regaining the number one spot in the ICC Women's ODI batting rankings , after she rose one place to second on the list after playing a key role in India's triumph in the recent Tri-Nation tournament in Sri left-handed batter, was top ranked batter in 2019, was in sublime form in the tri-series against Sri Lanka and South Africa. She scored 264 runs in five innings, including a century in the 28-year-old is only 11 rating points away from top-ranked South African captain Laura Wolvaardt , who managed just 86 runs during the Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu made a rise in the top 10 as she climbed two places to seventh after scoring 139 runs in the series, while Jemimah Rodrigues (up five spots to 15th) and South Africa's Chloe Tryon (up nine places to 18th) also bowlers, India's Deepti Sharma improved one place to fifth overall following impressive efforts in Sri were also gains for Tryon (up three places to 11th) and de Klerk (up four spots to 12th).
The Hindu
11-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Our pacers keep getting injured, need to work on that: Harmanpreet
India women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Sunday (May 11, 2025) expressed her concerns about her pacers' frequent tryst with injuries and said the support staff is looking to address it before the ODI World Cup comes calling. Harmanpreet was speaking after India's title triumph in the Tri-Nation ODI series following their 97-run win over Sri Lanka in the final here. "Proud of the entire team, especially the batters, we wanted to play good cricket, were looking to bat first if we win the toss and pretty happy with how we played," Harmanpreet said at the presentation ceremony. India put up an imposing 342/7 batting first and then bowled out Sri Lanka for 245. Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana was the biggest star of the day as she struck a magnificent hundred to power India's charge before the likes of Jemimah Rodrigues, Sneh Rana, Amanjot Kaur and Harmanpreet herself joined the party. "We can never stop improving, lots of areas where we can keep doing better, be it batting, bowling or fielding. Our pacers keep getting injured, that's something we need to keep care of, the coaches are working on it." Harmanpreet added, "The way the other batters apart from Smriti and me, the way they batted was a big positive. The way Sneh Rana bowled was also a big positive. There are a lot of positives to talk about, but just want the enjoy the moment right now. "Enjoyed the conditions here in Sri Lanka, we did struggle to get accustomed to the heat, but we then got used to it and nice to win this trophy." Rana was declared the Player-of-the-Series for taking 15 wickets, while Mandhana was named the Player-of-the-Match.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'We need to take care': Harmanpreet Kaur raises injury concerns despite India's tri-series triumph
Team India India captain Harmanpreet Kaur celebrated her team's emphatic 97-run win over Sri Lanka in the final of the Tri-Nation ODI series on Sunday, but voiced serious concerns over her pace attack's recurring injury issues. After posting a commanding 342/7 in Colombo, powered by Smriti Mandhana 's scintillating century, India bowled Sri Lanka out for 245 to lift the trophy. Yet, despite the dominant performance, Harmanpreet's focus shifted to the team's fitness challenges, especially among fast bowlers, with the ODI World Cup looming. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. Operation Sindoor 'Our job is to hit target, not to count body bags': Air Marshal Bharti on Op Sindoor Precautionary blackout imposed across parts of Rajasthan, Punjab 'Indian Navy was in position to strike Karachi': Vice Admiral on Operation Sindoor SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'Our pacers keep getting injured, that's something we need to take care of,' she said at the post-match presentation. 'The coaches are working on it. We can never stop improving – be it batting, bowling or fielding.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around in 2025 Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Who's that IPL player? Acknowledging the team's all-round effort, Harmanpreet praised the batting display. 'Proud of the entire team, especially the batters. We wanted to bat first and pretty happy with how we played.' While Mandhana was named Player-of-the-Match for her hundred, Sneh Rana earned the Player-of-the-Series award for her 15 wickets. Unmukt Chand Exclusive: Why he moved to the USA, playing in T20 leagues and ambitions Harmanpreet highlighted the depth in the squad: 'The way the other batters apart from Smriti and me performed was a big positive. Sneh Rana bowled brilliantly. We struggled with the heat initially but got used to it. Nice to win this trophy.'
Mint
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
India Women vs Sri Lanka Women: Smriti Mandhana, Sneh Rana shine as IND beat SL by 97 runs to lift ODI Tri-Series
Smriti Mandhana's 11th ODI hundred and seven wickets between Sneh Rana and Amanjot Kaur helped Indian women beat Sri Lanka in the final to lift the Tri-Nation series on Sunday in Colombo. Batting first, India rode on a majestic 116 from Mandhana and useful contributions from Harleen Deol (47), Harmanpreet Kaur (41) and Jemimah Rodrigues (44) to post a mammoth 342/7 in 50 overs. In reply, Sri Lanka lost Hasini Perera for a duck in the first over before Vishmi Gunaratne (36), captain Chamari Athapaththu (51) and Nilakshi de Silva (48) steadied the ship with useful partnerships. Things turned India's way once Athapaththu was dismissed as they the hosts lost wickets at regular intervals to be all out for 245 in 48.2 overs. While Rana finished with 4/38, Kaur grabbed 3/54 as India won the game by 97 runs to lift the trophy. Earlier, battling cramps in humid conditions, elegant left-hander Mandhana, who had returned to form with a fifty in India's last match against South Africa, struck 15 fours and two sixes, including four successive boundaries off Athapaththu to bring up her 11th ODI ton. After the early dismissal of Pratika Rawal for 30, Mandhana shifted gears smoothly. The stylish Mandhana made Sri Lanka pay for dropping her on 21 as was involved in two big partnerships - 70 for the first wicket with Pratika and 120 for the second with Harleen Deol. The left-hander added 120 runs in 106 balls with Harleen (47 off 56; 4x4) for the second wicket to steady the innings before falling while attempting a lofted cover drive. But her dismissal set the stage for a strong finish as Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet contributed as India piled on 90 runs in the last 10 overs. There was a brief phase where India looked to have lost steam in the final overs, but cameos from Deepti Sharma (20 not out off 14) and Amanjot Kaur (18 off 12) helped them surge past 340.
