Wolvaardt\u2019s sensational form throughout the tournament - highlighted by back-to-back centuries in the semi-final and final - powered her to the summit of the rankings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 25-year-old amassed a staggering 571 runs, the most ever scored in a single edition of the Women\u2019s World Cup, and her efforts were rewarded with a two-spot jump to the top position and a career-high rating of 814.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mandhana, who had held the No.1 spot throughout the tournament and was also named in the Team of the Tournament, now sits just behind Wolvaardt in second place with 811 rating points.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite the slip, Mandhana\u2019s consistent performances, including a string of match-defining innings that helped India lift their maiden Women\u2019s World Cup title, ensured she remains among the world\u2019s elite.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Australia\u2019s Ellyse Perry also broke into the top 10 after a knock of 77 in the semi-final, moving to joint seventh on 669 points, where she shares the spot with New Zealand\u2019s Sophie Devine, who recently announced her retirement from the format.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
There was plenty to cheer for India beyond Mandhana\u2019s dominance. Jemimah Rodrigues\u2019 match-winning hundred against Australia in the semi-final in Navi Mumbai saw her enter the top 10 for the first time in her career. Young opener Phoebe Litchfield, too, made waves, climbing 13 spots to a career-best 13th (637) after her century in the same game.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Australia\u2019s Ellyse Perry also broke into the top 10 after a knock of 77 in the semi-final, moving to joint seventh on 669 points, where she shares the spot with New Zealand\u2019s Sophie Devine, who recently announced her retirement from the format.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, World Cup Player of the Tournament Deepti Sharma continued her steady rise in the all-rounder rankings, moving up to fourth (392) after contributing seven wickets and 82 runs across the semi-final and final. She overtook Sutherland (388) in the process. South Africa\u2019s Nadine de Klerk also made gains, climbing two spots to 10th (262) following her three wickets in the closing stages of the competition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n