Cricket News: Smriti Mandhana and Jemima Rodrigues rise in ICC T20 rankings

Just like Indian batsmen, Indian batswoman are also leading the chart in the ICC rankings. Openers Jemimah Rodrigues and Smriti Mandhana have both made impressive gains in the latest ICC Women’s T20 International Player Rankings despite their loss in the series against New Zealand. Jemimah Rodrigues jumps four places to number 2 spot with 737 rating points. The batting chart is led by New Zealand's Suzie Bates with 765 points. Southpaw Smriti Mandhana also jumped four notches to climb at number six spot with 693 points. Mandhana is also at number one position when it comes to ODI rankings for batswomen. Smriti Mandhana was the leading run scorer in the 3 match T20 series against New Zealand scoring 180 runs at an average of 60 with 2 half-centuries to her name.