Dubai, Dec. 16 -- India's Smriti Mandhana has replaced Laura Wolvaardt as the top batter in the world as stars from South Africa and Ireland made gains on the latest ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings.
The Proteas cruised to an impressive seven-wicket triumph in the East London series-opener, with Sune Luus and Miane Smit leading the way with half-centuries as the side chased down the victory target of 210 inside 37 overs.
Luus gained five places to move to equal 31st on the rankings for ODI batters as a result, while Mandhana overtook Wolvaardt at the top of the same list after the South African skipper managed a score of 31 in the match.
Mandhana's rating of 811 points did not change this week, with Wolvaardt dropping eight rating points ...