The ICC women’s T20I batting rankings for 2026 are topped by Australia’s Beth Mooney, whose 787 rating points keep her at the summit in the latest update released on 27 October 2026. With India’s young stars climbing fast and a world record falling in the bowling charts, the shortest format has never looked more competitive.
Here is the complete top 10, the stories behind the biggest moves, how the system works, and a snapshot of the bowling and all-rounder tables.
ICC Women’s T20I Batting Rankings 2026 – Top 10 Table
| Rank | Player | Team | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beth Mooney | Australia | 787 |
| 2 | Laura Wolvaardt | South Africa | 766 |
| 3 | Shafali Verma | India | 759 |
| 4 | Smriti Mandhana | India | 753 |
| 5 | Georgia Voll | Australia | 746 |
| 6 | Chamari Athapaththu | Sri Lanka | 735 |
| 7 | Hayley Matthews | West Indies | 732 |
| 8 | Amelia Kerr | New Zealand | 682 |
| 9 | Tahlia McGrath | Australia | 665 |
| 10 | Harmanpreet Kaur | India | 660 |
Rankings as per the ICC update of 27 October 2026.
Beth Mooney: Still the Standard at No. 1
Beth Mooney’s 787 points keep her at the summit of the ICC women’s T20I batting rankings, and it is easy to see why. The Australian opener is the most consistent short-format batter of her generation — a player whose game seems built for T20 cricket’s demands: placement over power, ice-cold temperament, and an uncanny ability to pace a chase.
But the chasing pack is reshuffling behind her: Laura Wolvaardt holds second place, while teenage sensation Georgia Voll has slipped 16 points to fifth.
Georgia Voll: The Teenage Sensation Slips to Fifth
Georgia Voll (746) has slipped back to fifth after losing 16 rating points, but the teenage Australian remains the most exciting young challenger to Mooney’s crown. Voll’s rise has been just as dramatic in ODIs, where she jumped eight places to 28th after an unbeaten 131 against Bangladesh.
Australia’s grip on the format is remarkable — three of the top nine batters (Mooney, Voll, McGrath) wear the green and gold.
Shafali Verma’s Maiden Century Powers India’s Charge
India’s presence in the top 10 is headlined by Shafali Verma (759), at a career-high third after her maiden T20I century — a blazing 100 not out against Bangladesh in the Asian Games semi-final. Alongside her, Smriti Mandhana (753) is back up to fourth after 79 in the Asian Games final, an innings during which she became the first woman to reach 11,000 international runs. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur (660) rounds out the Indian contingent at No. 10.
The Bowling Chart: Shree Charani’s Record 803
No discussion of the 2026 T20I rankings is complete without Shree Charani. The Indian spinner’s 803 rating points keep her top of the bowling chart — eased down fourteen points from her all-time record 817, which remains the highest ever recorded in women’s T20Is, breaking Megan Schutt’s long-standing mark of 806 from November 2018.
Charani seized the No. 1 bowling spot on 23 June 2026 and has not looked back: 12 wickets at the Asia Cup (including 4 for 20 in the final against Sri Lanka), a career-best 4 for 10 against Japan, and two wickets in the Asian Games gold-medal match. Watch Shree Charani’s bowling highlights to see why batters find her so hard to score off.
T20I Bowling Top 5: 1. Shree Charani (IND, 803), 2. Deepti Sharma (IND, 748), 3. Sophie Ecclestone (ENG, 723), 4. Charlie Dean (ENG, 722), 5. Lauren Bell (ENG, 712).
How the ICC Women’s T20I Batting Rankings Work
The T20I rankings run on the same points engine as the other formats, with a few format-specific wrinkles:
- Runs are weighted by context. Scoring against top attacks and in big matches — World Cups, Asia Cup knockouts, series deciders — earns more than runs in low-stakes games.
- The system rewards consistency over one-off explosions. A string of 30s and 40s can lift a player steadily, which is why Mooney’s reliability keeps her on top.
- Each format has its own table. T20I ratings are calculated only from T20I performances, so a player’s ODI form does not directly move their T20I ranking — though confidence tends to travel across formats.
- Weekly updates. The ICC refreshes the tables every Tuesday. Learn more about how the ICC T20I player rankings work straight from the source data.
Biggest Movers in the 20 October Update
- Laura Wolvaardt reclaimed 2nd place (766) as Georgia Voll slipped 17 points to 3rd (762).
- Shree Charani stayed top of the bowling chart, though her all-time record eased from 817 to 811.
- Nandani Sharma jumped 26 places to 45th in T20I bowling (507, a career-best), with Kranti Gaud up nine spots to 43rd.
- Shafali Verma held onto a career-high 4th (757) with her maiden T20I hundred still fresh in the memory.
- Jess Kerr climbed five places to 17th in T20I bowling, with Bree Illing up six spots to a career-best 23rd.
T20I All-Rounder Top 5: 1. Hayley Matthews (WI, 472), 2. Amelia Kerr (NZ, 436), 3. Chamari Athapaththu (SL, 413), 4. Deepti Sharma (IND, 382), 5. Orla Prendergast (IRE, 376).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is No. 1 in the ICC women’s T20I batting rankings in 2026?
Beth Mooney of Australia is No. 1 in the ICC women’s T20I batting rankings with 787 rating points in the 27 October 2026 update, ahead of Laura Wolvaardt (766).
What is the highest rating ever in women’s T20I cricket?
Shree Charani of India holds the all-time record with 817 rating points in the T20I bowling rankings, surpassing Megan Schutt’s 806 from November 2018. Her current rating is 803.
Who is the No. 1 T20I bowler in women’s cricket?
Shree Charani of India, with 803 rating points, leads the ICC women’s T20I bowling rankings.
Who is the No. 1 T20I all-rounder in women’s cricket?
Hayley Matthews of West Indies tops the ICC women’s T20I all-rounder rankings with 472 rating points, ahead of Amelia Kerr (436).
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.
Are the T20I rankings separate from the ODI rankings?
Yes. The ICC maintains completely separate ranking tables for each format — ODIs and T20Is (plus team rankings for each). A player’s rating in one format does not directly affect their rating in another. For the 50-over picture, see our ICC women’s ODI batting rankings 2026 guide.
Final Thoughts
The ICC women’s T20I batting rankings in 2026 capture a format in full flight: Mooney’s enduring class at the top, Wolvaardt’s return to second, India’s fearless young batters crashing the top five, and a bowling chart still ruled by Shree Charani’s record 803. With weekly updates, expect more movement soon.
Follow every change on our ICC women’s cricket rankings page.