Shafali Verma and Renuka Singh Shine Bright in India’s Series Against Sri Lanka
In the latest ICC Women’s T20I rankings, Shafali Verma and Renuka Singh have made significant strides, bolstering their positions: Shafali moved to sixth in the batting rankings, while Renuka Singh climbed to joint sixth in the bowling charts. This achievement comes as both players have been instrumental in India’s commanding performance in the ongoing series against Sri Lanka, where India is currently leading 4-0.
Consistent Performances Propel Indian Duo Upwards
Shafali Verma, the dynamic young opener, has been a standout performer with the bat. She has amassed a staggering 236 runs in the series, significantly outpacing her teammate Smriti Mandhana, who follows with 120 runs. Her succession of back-to-back not-outs, including scores of 69*, 79*, and 79, has catapulted her upward by four positions in the rankings.
On the bowling front, Renuka Singh has matched her batting counterpart by becoming a pivotal player with the ball. Her impressive haul of four wickets for 21 runs in the series’ third T20I has surged her eight places up, sharing the sixth spot with South Africa’s Nonkululeko Mlaba. Each of the Indian stars added a Player-of-the-Match trophy to their cabinet during the series.
India Eyeing a Historic 5-0 Victory Against Sri Lanka
As India prepares to face Sri Lanka for the last match in Thiruvananthapuram, a win would mark India’s third 5-0 triumph in T20I history. Previous whitewash victories occurred in the West Indies in 2019 and Bangladesh last year. If successful, this series defeat would be a first for Sri Lanka on such a scale.
Renuka Singh’s impact as a leading wicket-taker, tying with fellow bowlers Deepti Sharma, Vaishnavi Sharma, and Shree Charani, has further strengthened her case as a formidable force in international cricket. Meanwhile, Deepti Sharma, currently at the top of the bowling rankings, continues to enhance India’s dominance in women’s cricket.
For further updates and information, fans can follow the official BCCI Women’s Twitter and view the full series details.
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