Jemimah Rodrigues Shines with Maiden Century, Climbs ICC Rankings
Indian batter Jemimah Rodrigues has made headlines by securing her first international century, scoring an impressive 102 runs in the second ODI against Ireland. This remarkable performance propelled her to the 19th position in the ICC Women’s ODI rankings, marking a significant milestone in her career.
The 24-year-old’s century played a pivotal role in helping India achieve their highest total ever in ODIs, amassing a staggering 370 runs. India won the match convincingly by 116 runs, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Jemimah’s innings not only showcased her talent but also ended a seven-year wait for her maiden international ton, earning her 563 ranking points and placing her ahead of New Zealand’s Suzie Bates.
Smriti Mandhana and Alyssa Healy Maintain Strong Rankings
In the absence of an injured Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana captained the Indian side and retained her third-place ranking with 723 points. She trails behind Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu (733) and South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt, who leads with a career-high of 773 points.
Additionally, Australia skipper Alyssa Healy made notable progress, climbing to fifth place with 678 points following her impactful performance in the women’s Ashes series.
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