Pakistan’s Sadia Iqbal Becomes World No. 1 Women’s T20I Bowler

Pakistan's left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal has reclaimed the top position in the ICC Women's T20I Bowling Rankings, overtaking England's Sophie Ecclestone who dropped to fourth after missing England's recent series against the West Indies. Sadia's rise follows her strong performances in the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifiers and the 2023 Women's T20 World Cup, where she was instrumental in Pakistan's unbeaten streak and was named in the Team of the Tournament. England's Lauren Bell also made significant progress, climbing 13 spots to sixth place. In batting, West Indies captain Hayley Matthews surged to second in the rankings, challenging Australia's Beth Mooney for the top spot after an impressive Player of the Series performance against England. Pakistan's bowling success contrasts with their batting, as no Pakistani batter is in the top 10, while Australia's Beth Mooney continues to dominate the batting charts. These ranking changes reflect shifting dynamics ahead of upcoming women's T20 competitions, including the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.