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Smriti Mandhana has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC ODI rankings for women batters after her half-century against Australia. This achievement comes before the Women's Cricket World Cup. Several other players from both India and Australia have also seen improvements in their rankings following the recent ODI match, including bowlers Kim Garth and Alana King.

Shafali Verma, after leading India to U-19 World Cup glory, faced a setback, getting dropped from the ODI World Cup squad due to inconsistent performances. Despite domestic success and WPL flair, she struggles in ODIs, averaging just 23. Pratika Rawal replaced her, capitalizing on opportunities.