Deepti breaks into top-5 of ICC Women's ODI rankings
The Statesman Siliguri|January 01, 2025
India off-spinner Deepti Sharma rose a spot to break into the top 5 in the latest ICC Women's ODI rankings for bowlers, following her match-winning performances in the recently concluded home series against the West Indies.
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Deepti, now ranked fifth, has 665 rating points and is narrowly behind South Africa's Marizanne Kapp, who holds the fourth spot with 677 points.

The 27-year-old made headlines by taking eight wickets in two matches, including stunning figures of 6/31 in the final game, as India completed a clean sweep in the three-match series held in Vadodara.

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