ICC T20I: The race at the top of the ICC Women’s T20I rankings has grown even more competitive, with several South African players climbing the charts on the back of a commanding start to their home series against Ireland.
Left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba has been one of the biggest beneficiaries. Her tidy spells in the opening two matches, yielding three wickets at just over 11 runs apiece, have propelled her four spots up to sixth place among T20I bowlers. The 25-year-old now sits on 705 rating points, edging closer to Australia’s Annabel Sutherland, who continues to hold the No.1 position with 736 rating points.
Mlaba’s rise is part of a broader upward shift for the hosts after securing a 2–0 lead in the three-match contest. Nadine de Klerk has climbed to 45th among bowlers following her four-wicket haul across the two games, while Chloe Tryon has vaulted 12 places to 49th.
