Wolvaardt, Khaka move up ICC Women's ODI rankings after Ireland clean sweep
Proteas women's batter Laura Wolvaardt has climbed in the latest ICC ODI rankings following South Africa's one-day series win against Ireland.
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ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings: Ayabonga Khaka Replaces Jhulan Goswami At 5th Position
A pair of South African stars have made giant strides inside the top five on the latest set of ICC ODI Player Rankings. The ICC released the new rankings on Tuesday and stylish opener Laura Wolvaardt and experienced quick Ayabonga Khaka have been the big winners after dominant performances for the Proteas during their recent ODI series sweep over Ireland. Wolvaardt's superb innings of 89 in the third and final match in Dublin came just at the right time as it catapulted the right-hander past Australia skipper Meg Lanning and into fourth place on the latest rankings for batters.
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