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NDTV
11-06-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
ICC Rankings: Smriti Mandhana Remains No. 2 ODI Batter; England's Amy Jones Climbs Up To Seventh
England's wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones has surged to new heights in the latest ICC Women's Rankings. Following a remarkable performance in the opening ODI of the three-match series against the West Indies, where she scored a sensational century, Jones climbed three spots to seventh place in the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings. Her ascent did not stop there; in the second ODI, Jones delivered an extraordinary innings, amassing 129 runs off just 98 balls. This outstanding performance not only propelled her team to victory but also secured her a position among the top five batters in the world, as she now stands proudly in fourth place with 689 Rating Points. The elite trio of Laura Wolvaardt, Smriti Mandhana, and Nat Sciver-Brunt continues to lead the rankings, but Jones is firmly establishing herself as a formidable contender. Jones' brilliance was instrumental in ensuring that England completed an unbeaten run in the ODI series, building upon their earlier success in the T20I series against the same opponents, which they won decisively with a 3-0 margin. Joining Jones in the spotlight was the experienced bowler Kate Cross, who also played a crucial role in England's success. Cross concluded the series with three wickets, highlighted by an impressive economic performance of 1/15 in the final ODI. Her consistent efforts earned her a well-deserved rise in the ICC Women's ODI Bowling Rankings, where she now sits in eighth place. With the upcoming India tour, Jones and Cross along with other England players have an opportunity to further improve their positions in the Women's Rankings Listen to the latest songs, only on


United News of India
10-06-2025
- Sport
- United News of India
England star Amy Jones continues rise in Rankings update
Dubai, June 10 (UNI) England's wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones continued her ascent in the latest ICC Women's Rankings update. Jones, who rose three spots to seventh in the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings after a sensational hundred in the opening ODI of the three-game series against West Indies, continued her upward rise on the back of another hundred in the series. Her 129 from 98 in the second ODI against the Maroon Warriors helped her enter the top five places in the Women's ODI Batting Rankings. She now sits in the fourth spot with 689 Rating Points to her name. Laura Wolvaardt, Smriti Mandhana, and Nat Sciver-Brunt continue to occupy the top three spots. Courtesy of Jones' brilliance, England had an unbeaten run in the ODI series that followed the T20Is against West Indies, which they had won 3-0 as well, an ICC report said. The experienced Kate Cross was another protagonist in England's win, and finished with three scalps in the series, including an economical 1/15 in the final ODI. She gains a spot to sit in eighth place in the ICC Women's ODI Bowling Rankings. With the upcoming India tour, Jones and Cross along with other England players have an opportunity to further improve their positions in the Women's Rankings. UNI BM

Int'l Cricket Council
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
England star continues rise in Rankings update
Courtesy of Jones' brilliance, England had an unbeaten run in the ODI series that followed the T20Is against West Indies, which they had won 3-0 as well. The experienced Kate Cross was another protagonist in England's win, and finished with three scalps in the series, including an economical 1/15 in the final ODI. She gains a spot to sit in eighth place in the ICC Women's ODI Bowling Rankings. With the upcoming India tour, Jones and Cross along with other England players have an opportunity to further improve their positions in the Women's Rankings.


India Gazette
08-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Indian women to play Uzbekistan in two International Friendlies
New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): The Senior India Women's National Team will play two FIFA Women's International Friendly matches against Uzbekistan in the May/June 2025 International Window, as per the official website of AIFF. The two matches against Uzbekistan will be played on May 30 and June 3, at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence, in Bengaluru. The Blue Tigresses, coached by Crispin Chettri, are on the preparation path for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, having begun their camp in Bengaluru on May 1. India have been drawn in Group B, where they are set to face Mongolia (June 23), Timor-Leste (June 29), Iraq (July 2), and hosts Thailand (July 5), in Chiang Mai. India, who are at 69th in the FIFA Women's Rankings, have played Uzbekistan, ranked 50th, on 13 occasions. The White Wolves have come out victorious on 9 occasions, while the Blue Tigresses have won one match; three matches between the two sides have ended in draws. List of Blue Tigresses' probables: Goalkeepers: Payal Basude, Elangbam Panthoi Chanu, Keisham Melody Chanu, Moirangthem Monalisha Devi. Defenders: Purnima Kumari, Phanjoubam Nirmala Devi, Martina Thokchom, Shubhangi Singh, Sanju, Malati Munda, Toijam Thoibisana Chanu, Sorokhaibam Ranjana Chanu, Ngangbam Sweety Devi, Viksit Bara, Hemam Shilky Devi. Midfielders: Kiran Pisda, Nongmaithem Ratanbala Devi, Muskan Subba, Lisham Babina Devi, Karthika Angamuthu, Cindy Remruatpuii Colney, Sangita Basfore, Priyadharshini S, Baby Sana, Santosh, Anju Tamang. Forwards: Mousumi Murmu, Malavika P, Sandhiya Ranganathan, Soumya Guguloth, Sulanjana Raul, Lynda Kom Serto, Rimpa Haldar, Manisha Naik, Renu, Karishma Purushottam Shirvoikar, Sumati Kumari, Manisha Kalyan, Grace Dangmei. (ANI)


Mint
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Indian women to play Uzbekistan in two International Friendlies
New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): The Senior India Women's National Team will play two FIFA Women's International Friendly matches against Uzbekistan in the May/June 2025 International Window, as per the official website of AIFF. The two matches against Uzbekistan will be played on May 30 and June 3, at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence, in Bengaluru. The Blue Tigresses, coached by Crispin Chettri, are on the preparation path for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, having begun their camp in Bengaluru on May 1. India have been drawn in Group B, where they are set to face Mongolia (June 23), Timor-Leste (June 29), Iraq (July 2), and hosts Thailand (July 5), in Chiang Mai. India, who are at 69th in the FIFA Women's Rankings, have played Uzbekistan, ranked 50th, on 13 occasions. The White Wolves have come out victorious on 9 occasions, while the Blue Tigresses have won one match; three matches between the two sides have ended in draws. List of Blue Tigresses' probables: Goalkeepers: Payal Basude, Elangbam Panthoi Chanu, Keisham Melody Chanu, Moirangthem Monalisha Devi. Defenders: Purnima Kumari, Phanjoubam Nirmala Devi, Martina Thokchom, Shubhangi Singh, Sanju, Malati Munda, Toijam Thoibisana Chanu, Sorokhaibam Ranjana Chanu, Ngangbam Sweety Devi, Viksit Bara, Hemam Shilky Devi. Midfielders: Kiran Pisda, Nongmaithem Ratanbala Devi, Muskan Subba, Lisham Babina Devi, Karthika Angamuthu, Cindy Remruatpuii Colney, Sangita Basfore, Priyadharshini S, Baby Sana, Santosh, Anju Tamang. Forwards: Mousumi Murmu, Malavika P, Sandhiya Ranganathan, Soumya Guguloth, Sulanjana Raul, Lynda Kom Serto, Rimpa Haldar, Manisha Naik, Renu, Karishma Purushottam Shirvoikar, Sumati Kumari, Manisha Kalyan, Grace Dangmei. (ANI)