Hayley Matthews Shines Bright, Breaks into ICC Women’s ODI Batting Top Five
West Indies women’s cricket team captain Hayley Matthews has once again proven why she’s one of the most formidable forces in the game, storming back into the top five of the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings. Her explosive performances during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier in Lahore have turned heads and rewritten records.
Matthews’ Batting Masterclass in Lahore
Leading from the front, Matthews dazzled with the bat, amassing a staggering 240 runs in the tournament. Her innings were a blend of patience and power, highlighted by an unbeaten 114 against Scotland and a fiery 70 off just 29 balls in a commanding six-wicket victory over Thailand. This incredible form propelled her two spots up the rankings, landing her in fifth place—just a whisper away from her career-best fourth position achieved earlier in the tournament. Matthews isn’t just a batting powerhouse; she continues to dominate across disciplines, sitting comfortably at third among all-rounders and ninth among bowlers.
Heartbreak for West Indies Despite Matthews’ Heroics
Despite her heroics, Matthews couldn’t carry the West Indies to qualification for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in India. In a nail-biting finish, the team fell short by a mere 0.013 on net run rate, narrowly missing out to Bangladesh, who joined hosts Pakistan in securing their spot.
Rising Stars Across the Board
Elsewhere in the rankings, Pakistan’s Sidra Amin made a significant leap, jumping from 23rd to 18th after impressive scores of 80 against Thailand and 33 versus Bangladesh. Her teammate Muneeba Ali also reached a career-high 30th position. Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s Sharmin Akhter celebrated a personal milestone, climbing to 21st place.
Ireland’s Gaby Lewis made a triumphant return to the top 20, moving up five spots to 17th after scoring 75 and 61 against Thailand and Scotland, respectively. Her teammates also saw notable improvements: Amy Hunter climbed to 27th, Orla Prendergast rose to 31st, Laura Delany to 40th, and Leah Paul to 42nd.
Bowling Rankings: New Faces Emerge
In the bowling department, Bangladesh’s Nahida Akter and Pakistan’s Sadia Iqboldcarved out impressive strides. Bangladesh leg-spinner Rabeya Khan advanced one spot to 22nd, while West Indies’ Afy Fletcher equaled her career-best 21st position after standout performances in the Qualifiers.
All-Rounders’ List: Prendergast and Sana Shine
On the all-rounders’ list, Orla Prendergast climbed three spots to 11th, surpassing the legendary Ellyse Perry. Pakistan captain Fatima Sana also made waves, surging up ten places to secure the 17th spot.
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