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    "title": "Matthews, Nigar And Prendergast Make Big Stride In Women's Rankings",
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    "excerpt": "Cricket World Cup: As the race for the ICC Women\u2019s Cricket World Cup 2025 intensifies through the ongoing Qualifier, several standout performers have been rewarded with significant leaps in the latest ICC Women\u2019s ODI Rankings \u2014 a testament to their match-winning contributions on the big stage.",
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    "editor1": "Cricket World Cup: As the race for the ICC Women\u2019s Cricket World Cup 2025 intensifies through the ongoing Qualifier, several standout performers have been rewarded with significant leaps in the latest ICC Women\u2019s ODI Rankings \u2014 a testament to their match-winning contributions on the big stage.<p>Leading the pack is West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews, who continues to stake a strong claim for the No.1 all-rounder spot currently held by Australia\u2019s Ashleigh Gardner. Matthews has been in imperious form in Pakistan, smashing an unbeaten century and picking up 10 wickets in her first three games.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Her all-round brilliance has elevated her to 432 rating points, narrowing the gap on South Africa\u2019s Marizanne Kapp (444) and Gardner (470), and firmly placing her ahead of England\u2019s Nat Sciver-Brunt (375), who sits fourth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Her performances with the ball have pushed her up two places to a joint-seventh position in the ODI Bowling Rankings, where she is now level with Australia\u2019s Alana King at 642 points. Her West Indian campaign is further buoyed by Pakistan\u2019s Rabeya Khan and captain Fatima Sana, who have also enjoyed upward movement \u2014 Rabeya rising seven spots to 23rd and Sana jumping 15 spots to 32nd.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Meanwhile, Ireland\u2019s Orla Prendergast has emerged as one of the most promising all-rounders at the Qualifier. With four wickets and consistent batting contributions \u2014 37 against Pakistan and 41 against Bangladesh \u2014 Prendergast has climbed eight places in the all-rounder rankings to 14th, with a career-high 193 points. She has also broken into the top 50 ODI bowlers for the first time in her young career, showcasing her rising potential on the global stage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Her performances with the ball have pushed her up two places to a joint-seventh position in the ODI Bowling Rankings, where she is now level with Australia\u2019s Alana King at 642 points. Her West Indian campaign is further buoyed by Pakistan\u2019s Rabeya Khan and captain Fatima Sana, who have also enjoyed upward movement \u2014 Rabeya rising seven spots to 23rd and Sana jumping 15 spots to 32nd.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/tagging\/highest-tax-paying-cricketers\">Highest tax paying cricketers<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Article Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ians.in\/english-wire\/sports\/1\" rel=\"nofollow\">IANS<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n",
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