India Dominates ICC Rankings: Shri Charani Makes History With 804 Rating Points

The Indian women cricket team has established its absolute dominance in the latest ICC Women T20 International rankings following their spectacular victory in the ACC Women Asia Cup 2026. After defeating Sri Lanka by a massive margin of 72 runs in the final, India secured their record eighth Asia Cup title. This collective success has translated into significant individual gains for the players, with several Indian stars reaching new career milestones in the global rankings released by the International Cricket Council.

Shri Charani Achieves Historic Milestone

Left arm spinner Shri Charani has scripted history by reaching a career best rating in the bowlers rankings. She has become the first Indian bowler to cross the 800 rating point mark in Women T20I history. Her rating has soared to 804 points, allowing her to maintain a strong hold on the top position in the list. Shri Charani performance in the Asia Cup final was pivotal, where she dismantled the Sri Lankan batting lineup by taking 4 wickets. Throughout the tournament, she remained a consistent threat, finishing with a total of 12 wickets. This achievement places her in an elite group of bowlers who have achieved the highest ever ratings in the format.

Comparison With Global Legends

With 804 rating points, Shri Charani is now second only to Australia Megan Schutt in the list of highest ever ratings achieved by female bowlers in T20Is. Megan Schutt holds the record with 806 points. Shri Charani has successfully surpassed England Sophie Ecclestone, who currently sits at the third spot with 802 rating points. Other legendary names in this high rating list include South Africa Shabnim Ismail with 781 points and Australia Shelley Nitschke with 780 points. Shri Charani rise signifies a new era of Indian bowling dominance on the world stage.

Deepti Sharma Climbs to Second Spot

The competition for the number 1 spot is now intensifying within the Indian camp itself. Experienced all rounder Deepti Sharma has made a significant leap of 4 places to reach the second position in the T20I bowling rankings. Deepti was the leading wicket taker of the Asia Cup 2026, claiming 14 wickets in total. In the high pressure final against Sri Lanka, she delivered an exceptional spell, taking 3 wickets while conceding only 19 runs. Her rise to the second spot means that India now occupies the top two positions in the ICC Women T20I bowling rankings, with Shri Charani at the top and Deepti Sharma right behind her.

Shafali Verma Gains in Batting and All Rounder Rankings

The latest rankings update also brought good news for Indian batters. Opening batter Shafali Verma, who was the highest run scorer in the Asia Cup with 236 runs, has moved up one place to the sixth position in the T20I batting rankings. 20. Beyond her batting, Shafali also made significant strides in the all rounder rankings, jumping 5 places to reach the 15th position. While Shafali moves up, the top two spots in the batting rankings continue to be held by Australia Beth Mooney and Georgia Wall.

Summary of Top Rated Bowlers in T20I History

• Megan Schutt (Australia): 806 points
• Shri Charani (India): 804 points
• Sophie Ecclestone (England): 802 points
• Shabnim Ismail (South Africa): 781 points
• Shelley Nitschke (Australia): 780 points

The dominance of Indian players in the ICC rankings reflects the team current form and their successful campaign in the Asia Cup. With two bowlers in the top 10 and significant gains in the batting department, the Indian women team is currently at the pinnacle of international T20 cricket.