Beth Mooney returns to top of ICC Women’s T20I batting rankings

Australia opener Beth Mooney has reclaimed the No. 1 position in the ICC Women's T20I Batting Rankings after starring in Australia's T20 World Cup triumph. India's Shree Charani continues to lead the bowling rankings, while several players made significant gains.

Hyderabad: Australia opener Beth Mooney has regained the No. 1 position in the ICC Women’s T20I Batting Rankings after winning the Player of the Tournament award in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.

The wicketkeeper-batter, who was also named Player of the Tournament in the 2020 edition at home, has overtaken team-mate Georgia Voll, who had occupied the top spot since March 23 this year.

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Mooney won the Player of the Match award in Sunday’s final at Lord’s for a solid 64 off 49 deliveries in a seven-wicket win over England that helped her finish the tournament with 238 runs and begin her fifth stint as world No. 1. Only Karen Rolton has occupied the top spot for longer than Mooney, who has spent more than four years as world No. 1.

In other notable movements, South Africa opener Tazmin Brits has advanced three places to 11th after scoring 51 in the second semifinal against England at The Oval, while England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt’s 75 in that match and 58 not out in the final have helped her move up five spots to 16th. Freya Kemp’s unbeaten 44 in the final has lifted her 27 places to 63rd.

The bowling rankings still see India’s left-arm spinner Shree Charani at the top of the table even as Sophie Ecclestone has leapfrogged team-mate Charlie Dean to second place after taking one wicket each in the semifinal and the final.

Australia all-rounder Kim Garth’s economical spell in the final has earned her a five-place rise to 15th position, while South Africa’s Marizanne Kapp has moved back into the top 10 after a fine effort in the semifinal. Ash Gardner (up two places to 20th), Sophie Molineux (up 21 places to 66th) and Shabnim Ismail (up 29 places to 69th) are the other players to progress.