Melie Kerr Dominates Global T20I Rankings After Stellar World Cup

Melie Kerr shines at the Women's T20 World Cup, emerging as New Zealand's standout performer, earning the Aramco Player award. Her achievements elevate her ICC rankings, with significant movements from fellow cricketers across teams. Notable performances from Anneke Bosch and Deandra Dottin also reshape global standings, highlighting an exciting tournament.

Melie Kerr's exceptional campaign during the Women's T20 World Cup has cemented her status as a global cricket star. Awarded the prestigious Aramco Player of the Tournament, the New Zealand sensation also surged to sixth in the ICC T20I Bowling Rankings. Kerr, who is positioned 15th among batsmen, trails only Hayley Matthews in the All-Rounders standings.

New Zealand's bowlers made their mark as Eden Carson rose to 12th, and Rosemary Mair advanced ten spots to 27th, earning a place in the ICC Team of the Tournament. Australia's Annabel Sutherland reached her highest ever ranking, climbing to eighth, edging out teammate Ash Gardner, while England's Sophie Ecclestone maintained her No. 1 bowling status.

In batting, South Africa's Anneke Bosch's semi-final heroics saw her rise to 13th. Suzie Bates surpassed Alyssa Healy into sixth, marking the sole change in the top ten. Deandra Dottin's celebrated return post-hiatus saw her ascend 36 places, yet she remains further down the table. Notable individual gains include Brooke Halliday and Qiana Joseph, who impressed through powerful scoring bursts.

Pakistan's captain, Fatima Sana, reached a career-best in the T20 All-Rounders Rankings, progressing to 11th. Despite these individual achievements, the top All-Rounders Rankings remain unchanged, with Matthews, Kerr, and Gardner leading the field.

(With inputs from agencies.)