Deepti Sharma rises to sixth spot in ICC Women's T20I bowling rankings

Deepti Sharma has climbed two places to reach 6th position in the ICC Women's T20I bowling rankings. The right-arm spinner's rise came on the back of a strong showing at the Women's Asia Cup 2026, where she claimed eight wickets across three matches. India also secured a place in the semi-finals of the tournament during that run.

According to the updated rankings released on Tuesday, September 8, Deepti's latest movement confirms her continued standing among the leading bowlers in the shortest format of the women's game. She had first reached the top position in the ICC Women's T20I bowling rankings in December 2025, and her current placement at 6th reflects the consistency she has carried into the following year.

The eight wickets across three group-stage matches at the Women's Asia Cup 2026 represent a sustained contribution with the ball throughout India's campaign. Her wicket-taking form across those games was the direct trigger for the two-place jump in the standings.

Who sits above Deepti Sharma in the current ICC Women's T20I bowling rankings?

Sree Charani holds the No. 1 position in the ICC Women's T20I bowling rankings. Between Charani at the top and Sharma at 6th, the standings feature Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Nonkululeko Mlaba and Lauren Bell in that order. All four of those bowlers currently sit ahead of Sharma in the table.

The star all-rounder is within 60 rating points of Charani, which places her in a competitive position relative to the top of the standings. The gap indicates that a strong run of performances in upcoming T20I fixtures could bring her closer to the leading bowlers. Charani's hold on the top spot and the presence of four established international bowlers between them means Sharma will need to sustain her current form to continue climbing.

How did Deepti Sharma perform at Women's Asia Cup 2026?

Deepti's eight wickets across three matches at the Women's Asia Cup 2026 formed the basis of her two-place rise in the ICC rankings. Her consistent wicket-taking throughout India's group-stage campaign made her one of the more productive bowlers in the tournament during that phase.

India's qualification for the semi-finals of the Women's Asia Cup 2026 ran alongside the Agra-born cricketer's individual contributions with the ball. As a right-arm spinner, her ability to take wickets regularly in T20I cricket has kept her firmly within the top ten of the ICC Women's T20I bowling rankings. Having first reached the summit of those rankings in December 2025, her current position at 6th underlines that she remains a consistent performer at the highest level of the women's game.