The ICC women’s T20I bowling rankings for 2026 tell a story of spin dominance: India’s Shree Charani remains the world’s No. 1 bowler with 803 rating points in the 27 October 2026 update, sitting just below the all-time record she set herself earlier this year. Behind her, an English quartet, two Australians and Pakistan’s Nashra Sandhu complete a top 10 that spans four continents. Here is the full table, the biggest movers, and how the rankings work.
ICC Women’s T20I Bowling Rankings 2026 – Top 10 Table
| Rank | Player | Team | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shree Charani | India | 803 |
| 2 | Deepti Sharma | India | 748 |
| 3 | Sophie Ecclestone | England | 723 |
| 4 | Charlie Dean | England | 722 |
| 5 | Lauren Bell | England | 712 |
| 6 | Linsey Smith | England | 704 |
| 7 | Georgia Wareham | Australia | 683 |
| 8 | Nonkululeko Mlaba | South Africa | 683 |
| 9 | Nashra Sandhu | Pakistan | 676 |
| 10 | Kim Garth | Australia | 669 |
Rankings as per the ICC update of 27 October 2026.
Shree Charani: No. 1 and the All-Time Record Holder
Shree Charani’s reign at the top of the ICC women’s T20I bowling rankings continues — and it is built on history. Earlier in 2026, the Indian left-arm spinner reached 817 rating points, the highest total ever recorded in women’s T20I cricket, breaking Megan Schutt’s previous record of 806 set in November 2018. Her 803 in the latest update is fourteen points below that peak but still 55 clear of the field.
Charani was the cornerstone of India’s golden year: 12 wickets in the Women’s Asia Cup triumph, including a game-defining 4/20 against Sri Lanka in the final, followed by eight wickets at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, where her 4/10 against the hosts in the quarterfinal and two wickets in the gold-medal match sealed the title. She is 21 years old.
India One-Two: Deepti Sharma Holds Second
Right behind Charani sits teammate Deepti Sharma on 748 points, giving India the top two spots in the world. The veteran all-rounder’s economy and wicket-taking have barely wavered all year — she took three wickets in the Asian Games final to climb to 754 at the time, and tight spells against Zimbabwe in Raipur kept her comfortably second. India’s depth is growing too: seamers Nandani Sharma (+26 to 45th, a career-best 507) and Kranti Gaud (+9 to 43rd) both made big jumps after the Zimbabwe T20Is.
England’s Block: Four of the Top Six
England own the middle of the table. Sophie Ecclestone (723) leads the English charge in third, one point ahead of off-spinner Charlie Dean (722) in fourth — the tightest gap anywhere in the top 10. Lauren Bell (712) is fifth and left-armer Linsey Smith (704) sixth, meaning four of the world’s top six T20I bowlers wear England colours. It is a remarkable concentration of quality: England’s attack has arguably the best spin depth in the women’s game.
Wareham Breaks In, Pakistan’s Lone Spinner
Australia’s Georgia Wareham has climbed four places to seventh (683) after 3 for 18 against New Zealand. Pakistan hold one top-10 spot: left-arm spinner Nashra Sandhu (676) in ninth, a reminder of Pakistan’s quiet but genuine spin strength. South Africa’s Nonkululeko Mlaba (683) sits eighth, level with Wareham, while Australia’s Kim Garth (669) returns to the top 10 in tenth.
Biggest Movers in the 20 October Update
- Annabel Sutherland climbed into the top 10 at eighth (677) after Australia’s T20I series against New Zealand.
- Nandani Sharma surged 26 places to 45th (a career-best 507 points) with three wickets in two T20Is against Zimbabwe.
- Kranti Gaud moved up nine places to 43rd after steady returns in Raipur.
- Jess Kerr rose five places to 17th for New Zealand; Nensi Patel and Bree Illing reached career-best positions of 35th and 23rd.
- Shree Charani slipped six points to 811 but kept a 63-point cushion at the top.
How the ICC Women’s T20I Bowling Rankings Work
The ICC player rankings use a points-based system that rewards wickets, 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. In T20Is, conceding few runs per over is heavily rewarded — Charani’s miserly spells at the Asian Games were ratings gold.
- Recent form carries the most weight. Older performances fade, so a hot tournament like Charani’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 T20I batting rankings 2026 guide, and for the all-time greats, the most wickets in women’s T20I history list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is No. 1 in the ICC women’s T20I bowling rankings in 2026?
Shree Charani of India is No. 1 in the ICC women’s T20I bowling rankings with 803 rating points in the 27 October 2026 update.
What is the highest rating ever in women’s T20I bowling rankings?
Shree Charani’s 817 points, set during the 2026 Asian Games, is the highest rating ever recorded in the ICC women’s T20I bowling rankings — breaking Megan Schutt’s previous record of 806 from November 2018.
How many rating points does Deepti Sharma have in T20Is?
Deepti Sharma has 748 rating points, sitting second behind teammate Shree Charani and giving India the top two spots in the world.
Which country has the most bowlers in the T20I top 10?
England, with four: Sophie Ecclestone (3rd), Charlie Dean (4th), Lauren Bell (5th) and Linsey Smith (6th). India have two, Pakistan two, and Australia and South Africa one each.
Who climbed the most in the latest T20I bowling rankings update?
India’s Nandani Sharma surged 26 places to 45th (a career-best 507 points) after taking three wickets in two T20Is against Zimbabwe, while Australia’s Georgia Wareham climbed into the top 10 at seventh and Kim Garth returned to the top 10 at tenth.
How often are the ICC women’s T20I rankings updated?
The ICC updates the women’s T20I player rankings weekly, typically every Tuesday, after the latest round of international matches.
Final Thoughts
The ICC women’s T20I bowling rankings in 2026 belong to the spinners: Charani’s record-breaking brilliance sets the standard, Deepti provides the perfect foil, England’s quartet keeps the pressure on, and Pakistan’s Nashra Sandhu rounds out a genuinely global top 10. With weekly updates and the WBBL starting on 29 October, expect this table to keep moving.
Follow every change on our ICC women’s cricket rankings page.