NEW DELHI: India opener Smriti Mandhana has strengthened her position at the top of the ICC Women's ODI Batter Rankings, extending her lead after another string of impressive performances at the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup.

Mandhana, who has been in sublime form, registered back-to-back half-centuries in the tournament - the latest a fluent 88-run knock against England in Indore during a closely fought contest.

Her consistent run-scoring has further boosted her rating, taking her advantage at the top to 83 points over second-placed England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt.

Mandhana has been in sensational form recently, having earned the ICC Women's Player of the Month (September 2025) award for her outstanding performances in the ODI series against Australia that served as a prelude to the World Cup.

Australia skipper Alyssa Healy gains one place to improve to equal third overall following consecutive centuries at the World Cup, with in-form South African Tazmin Brits (up one spot to ninth) also making ground inside the top 10 on the back of her own efforts with the bat.

There is also some movement outside the top 10, with India captain Harmanpreet Kaur (up three places to 15th), Australia opener Phoebe Litchfield (up five spots to 17th) and England veteran Heather Knight (up 15 rungs to 18th) all rewarded for their strong form with the bat at the World Cup.

England spinner Sophie Ecclestone continues to hold a comfortable lead at the top of the ICC Women's ODI bowling rankings, while India's Deepti Sharma has climbed three places to third after an impressive 13 wickets in five matches at the ongoing World Cup.