Mithali Raj returns to No.1 spot in women's ODI batters' rankings after match-winning knock against England

Mithali Raj had started the England tour in eighth position but she was the top scorer in the series with 206 runs, thus helping her reclaim the No.1 position which she had last occupied in February 2018.

India women's ODI team captain Mithali Raj reclaimed the top spot in the batters' rankings for the format after her stellar performances in their recently concluded series in England. It is the eighth time that 38-year-old Mithali has risen to the top of the rankings in her illustrious 22-year-career. Mithali started the tour in eighth position. She struck 59 in the second match and then guided India to a four-wicket victory in the final match of the series with an unbeaten 75, gaining four spots to reach the top of the ladder. Mithali ended the series with 206 runs in three matches, the highest among any player.