India's explosive opener Smriti Mandhana has risen to the top of the ICC Women's ODI batting rankings, relegating England's all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt to second. The feat comes after Mandhana's blistering 58-run cameo of 63 balls, with six boundaries and two sixes, in the first ODI against Australia in the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium on September 14. Her effort added another seven rating points, taking her total to 735 – four more than Sciver-Brunt – mere weeks before the Women's World Cup starts in India and Sri Lanka on September 30. Mandhana has moved past England's Sciver-Brunt to reclaim the Number 1 batter status in the ICC Women's ODI batting rankings. Mandhana initially became world number one in 2019 and had a short-lived stint at the top ranking a few months ago in June and July. This is her fourth stint at the top of the ODI batting rankings, highlighting her sustained class and consistency in international cricket. The timing of this success is particularly noteworthy as it comes on the eve of the sport's showpiece event. Fellow Indians Pratika Rawal and Harleen Deol also moved up the batting ladder, reaching 42nd and 43rd respectively, a sign of the depth that is emerging in India's women's batting unit. Also Read | Watch: Jaiswal Sledges Konstas with 'Shot Nahi Lag Rahe Kya' In bowling, off-spinner Sneh Rana made the greatest jump for India, moving five places to 13th in the current rankings. Rana's disciplined bat and bowling produced a consistent wicket in the series opener that helped her career-best climb. England's Sophie Ecclestone is the world's number one-ranked bowler even after being rested last week. Australian pacers Kim Garth and leg-spinner Alana King each moved a spot higher to fourth and fifth, respectively, after grabbing important breakthroughs in the same game. In the all-round stakes, Australia's Ash Gardner holds the title, but teammates Annabel Sutherland and Ellyse Perry have risen to sixth and 13th places on the strength of performances. As the world stage looks forward to the Women's World Cup, these changes reflect intense competition in all areas and provide the tone for what will be a fiercely competitive tournament.