The ICC women’s ODI bowling rankings for 2026 have a familiar name at the top — but the chasing pack has been shuffled by one devastating series. Australia’s Alana King remains the world’s No. 1 bowler with 743 rating points in the latest update released on 27 October 2026, while Megan Schutt’s 10-wicket demolition of Bangladesh has fired her up to fourth. Here is the complete top 10, the stories behind the moves, and how the rankings work.
ICC Women’s ODI Bowling Rankings 2026 – Top 10 Table
| Rank | Player | Team | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alana King | Australia | 743 |
| 2 | Sophie Ecclestone | England | 696 |
| 3 | Ashleigh Gardner | Australia | 692 |
| 4 | Megan Schutt | Australia | 673 |
| 5 | Annabel Sutherland | Australia | 667 |
| 6 | Marizanne Kapp | South Africa | 650 |
| 7 | Hayley Matthews | West Indies | 639 |
| 8 | Deepti Sharma | India | 627 |
| 9 | Kim Garth | Australia | 619 |
| 10 | Nashra Sandhu | Pakistan | 601 |
Rankings as per the ICC update of 27 October 2026.
Alana King: Still the Best in the World
Alana King’s grip on the No. 1 spot in the ICC women’s ODI bowling rankings continues. The Australian leg-spinner sits on 743 points — two fewer than last time, but still 47 clear of the field. King’s rise to the top ended Sophie Ecclestone’s near four-year reign earlier in 2026, and her combination of sharp leg-breaks, a deceptive googly and relentless accuracy has made her the bowler batters least want to face. Her career-best 775 rating points, set against India at Hobart in 2026, remains the benchmark for every spinner in the women’s game.
Megan Schutt’s Bangladesh Blitz Shakes Up the Top 5
The story of the 20 October update is Megan Schutt. The veteran Australian seamer took 10 wickets in the home series against Bangladesh — including a stunning 4 for 16 with five maidens in the third ODI — to gain 16 rating points and climb from fifth to fourth (673). It is a reminder that, even in a top five packed with spinners and all-rounders, classical new-ball swing still moves the needle.
Schutt’s surge pushed Annabel Sutherland down to fifth, though the young all-rounder can console herself with a career-best rating of 667. Above them, Sophie Ecclestone (696) has retaken second place from Ashleigh Gardner (692), reordering an all-Australian-then-English top three that has been swapping positions all year. Four of the top five bowlers wear the green and gold — a stranglehold no other nation comes close to matching.
Biggest Movers in the 20 October Update
Beyond the top five, the 20 October update was relatively quiet — but there were still notable shifts:
- Megan Schutt gained 16 points to reach 673 and fourth — the biggest jump in the top 10.
- Sophie Ecclestone moved back up to second (696), swapping places with Ashleigh Gardner.
- Annabel Sutherland’s 667 is a new career-best rating, even as she slipped one spot to fifth.
- Nashra Sandhu of Pakistan holds onto 10th (601), leading a growing Pakistani presence in the bowling charts.
How the ICC Women’s ODI Bowling Rankings Work
The ICC player rankings use a points-based system that rewards wickets taken, economy, and match context:
- Wickets against top batters count most. Dismissing highly-rated batters earns far more points than cleaning up the tail.
- Economy matters. Two bowlers with the same wicket tally are separated by how few runs they conceded — Schutt’s five maidens against Bangladesh were pure ratings gold.
- Recent form carries the most weight. Older performances fade, so a hot series like Schutt’s sends a bowler soaring.
- Weekly updates. The ICC refreshes the tables every Tuesday. Read more about how ICC cricket rankings are calculated.
For the batting equivalent, see our ICC women’s ODI batting rankings 2026 guide, and for the all-time greats, the most wickets in women’s ODI history list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is No. 1 in the ICC women’s ODI bowling rankings in 2026?
Alana King of Australia is No. 1 in the ICC women’s ODI bowling rankings with 743 rating points in the 27 October 2026 update.
How many rating points does Alana King have in ODIs?
Alana King has 743 rating points — 47 clear of second-placed Sophie Ecclestone (696). Her career-best is 775, set against India at Hobart in 2026.
Who is the highest-ranked England bowler in women’s ODIs?
Sophie Ecclestone is second in the ICC women’s ODI bowling rankings with 696 points, making her England’s highest-ranked bowler in the format.
Which bowler climbed the most in the latest ODI rankings update?
Megan Schutt gained 16 rating points to climb from fifth to fourth (673) after taking 10 wickets in Australia’s ODI series against Bangladesh, including 4 for 16 with five maidens.
How many Australians are in the ODI bowling top 10?
Five: Alana King (1st), Ashleigh Gardner (3rd), Megan Schutt (4th), Annabel Sutherland (5th) and Kim Garth (9th) — half of the entire top 10.
How often are the ICC women’s ODI rankings updated?
The ICC updates the women’s ODI player rankings weekly, typically every Tuesday, after the latest round of international matches.
Final Thoughts
The ICC women’s ODI bowling rankings in 2026 are an Australian showcase with a world-class chasing pack: King’s leg-spin sets the standard, Ecclestone and Gardner trade places behind her, and Schutt’s Bangladesh blitz proves experience still counts. With weekly updates and more series on the horizon, the battle behind King is wide open.
Follow every change on our ICC women’s cricket rankings page.