Bangladesh’s flawless campaign in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier has paid rich dividends in the latest ICC player rankings, with batter Sobhana Mostary making the most significant stride.
Mostary, who was instrumental in Bangladesh's seven-match winning streak, has jumped 16 places to secure the 36th spot in the ICC Women’s T20I Batting Rankings. She finished as the tournament's second-highest run-scorer, amassing 262 runs across seven innings.
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Captain Nigar Sultana Joty also saw an improvement in her standing. With 154 runs in the tournament, the skipper moved up three places to break into the top 20, now sitting at 19th. Opener Dilara Akter climbed five spots to reach the 65th position.
The bowlers were not left behind. Left-arm spinner Nahida Akter, who claimed 8 wickets during the qualifiers, surged eight places to reach the 28th position in the bowling rankings.
Beyond Bangladesh, players from other qualifying nations also made gains. Ireland’s Arlene Kelly moved up seven spots to 36th, while Orla Prendergast jumped 10 places to 45th in the batting charts.
Scotland’s 20-year-old sensation Katherine Fraser also impressed. With an all-round performance of 184 runs and 8 wickets, Fraser moved up seven spots to 37th in the bowling rankings and climbed three spots to sit jointly at 22nd in the all-rounder rankings.