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DUBAI: Australia’s Annabel Sutherland has dethroned Pakistan’s left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal as the No. 01 bowler in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s T20I bowling rankings.
In May 2025, Sadia Iqbal de-threw England spinner Sophie Ecclestone from the top position to reclaim the number one spot in the shorter format ranking.
Sadia, 29, had played a crucial role in the Green Shirts’ unbeaten run in the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers in Lahore.
She was also named in the team of the tournament for her nine wickets at an impressive average of 16.
However, Following Sadia’s dip in form, now Sutherland has climbed to the top position for the first time in her career.
Sadia Iqbal could only manage to scalp three wickets in the recently concluded three-match T20I series against Ireland.
She now sits in second place, tied with India’s Deepti Sharma at 732 points.
On the other hand, Ireland’s Orla Prendergast reached a career-best ranking after having a stellar series against Pakistan.
Prendergast was pivotal in Ireland’s 2-1 victory over Pakistan. She scored 144 runs in the three matches at a strike rate of 135.84 along with four scalps, eventually earning her player of the series award.
Orla Prendergast is now in 19th position after jumping eight spots and sixth in the all-rounder rankings.
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