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Pakistan's Sadia Iqbal Regains Top Spot in ICC Women's T20I Bowler Rankings

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Sadia Iqbal, a left-arm spinner from Pakistan, has reclaimed her position as the number one-ranked bowler in the ICC Women's Twenty-20 International (T20I) rankings. Her outstanding performance in the recently concluded ICC Women's World Cup Qualifiers in Lahore, where she took nine wickets at an average of 16, was a major factor in her rise to the top spot. Iqbal also played a crucial role in Pakistan's win in the qualifiers, and her economy was under four, similar to her spin twin Nashra Sandhu. This consistency allowed the duo to maintain a stranglehold on the middle overs and helped Pakistan maintain an unbeaten record throughout the tournament.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sadia Iqbal has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Women's T20I Bowler Rankings after a dominating performance in the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifiers.
  • Iqbal's nine wickets at an average of 16 and economy rate under four were instrumental in Pakistan's win in the qualifiers.
  • Her performance has pushed England's Sophie Ecclestone to second place in the rankings.
  • Iqbal also becomes the first Pakistani woman bowler to top the ICC rankings after her three-wicket performance in last year's T20 World Cup.
  • West Indies' Lauren Bell rose 13 places to sixth overall on the back of her seven wickets in the recent T20I series against England.
  • Hayley Matthews from the West Indies made significant gains on the rankings for T20I batters after her Player of the Series efforts against England.

Statistics:

  • Sadia Iqbal has taken 9 wickets at an average of 16 in the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifiers.
  • Iqbal's economy rate was under four in her performances during the qualifiers.
  • West Indies' Hayley Matthews rose four places to third on the rankings for T20I batters.
  • Matthews took 7 wickets and scored 113 runs in the T20I series against England.
  • Lauren Bell rose 13 places to sixth overall on the back of her 7 wickets in the recent T20I series against England.

Sources:

  • [ICC statement on Sadia Iqbal reclaiming the top spot in the ICC Women's T20I Bowler Rankings]
  • [ ESPNcricinfo report on the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifiers]

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