The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the latest ODI rankings for women, and Australia remain at the top of the pile. The Aussies have been in dominant form in recent years, and they are currently unbeaten in their last 11 ODI matches.
England are ranked second in the ODI rankings, followed by South Africa, India, and New Zealand. These five teams are all separated by a relatively small number of points, and the competition at the top of the table is very fierce.
ICC Women’s ODI Rankings
Rank | Team | Points |
---|---|---|
1 | Australia | 3,084 |
2 | England | 2,991 |
3 | South Africa | 2,446 |
4 | India | 2,427 |
5 | New Zealand | 2,385 |
Australia’s Dominance
Australia have been the dominant force in women’s cricket for many years, and they continue to set the standard in ODI cricket. The Aussies have a very strong batting lineup, led by Meg Lanning, Ellyse Perry, and Alyssa Healy. They also have a world-class bowling attack, led by Megan Schutt and Sophie Molineux.
England’s Rise
England have been on the rise in recent years, and they are now ranked second in the ODI rankings. The English have a very talented team, led by Heather Knight, Nat Sciver, and Tammy Beaumont. They have also improved their bowling in recent years, and they now have a more balanced attack.
South Africa’s Challenge
South Africa are ranked third in the ODI rankings, and they are the team to watch in the coming years. The South Africans have a very strong batting lineup, led by Lizelle Lee, Laura Wolvaardt, and Lara Goodall. They also have a good bowling attack, led by Ayabonga Khaka and Marizanne Kapp.
India’s Potential
India are ranked fourth in the ODI rankings, and they have the potential to be one of the best teams in the world. The Indians have a very talented team, led by Mithali Raj, Smriti Mandhana, and Harmanpreet Kaur. However, they need to be more consistent in order to challenge the top teams in the world.
New Zealand’s Consistency
New Zealand are ranked fifth in the ODI rankings, and they are a very consistent team. The White Ferns have a good balance between batting and bowling, and they are always difficult to beat.
Conclusion
The ICC Women’s ODI rankings are very competitive, and there are a number of teams who are capable of winning matches on any given day. Australia are the current favorites to win the next Women’s Cricket World Cup, but England, South Africa, India, and New Zealand will all be looking to challenge them.
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