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Smriti Mandhana, Yastika Bhatia rise in Women ODI rankings, Mithali Raj slips

Smriti Mandhana and Yastika Bhatia moved up to the 10th and 39th spots respectively in the recently-released ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings, but skipper Mithali Raj's descent in the batters' chart continued as she dropped to eighth position. Star opener Mandhana, who played modest knocks of 35, 10 and 30 in India's previous three matches in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup, climbed up one place to enter the top 10 with a rating of 663.

ICC Women's ODI Rankings: Smriti Mandhana, Yastika Bhatia Rise In Rankings, Mithali Raj Slips

India's Smriti Mandhana and Yastika Bhatia moved up to the 10th and 39th spots respectively in the recently-released ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings, but skipper Mithali Raj's descent in the batters' chart continued as she dropped to eighth position. Star opener Mandhana, who played modest knocks of 35, 10 and 30 in India's previous three matches in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup, climbed up one place to enter the top 10 with a rating of 663. Bhatia's impressive run was also reflected in the rankings issued on Tuesday as she moved up eight places to the 39th spot. The left-hander had scored back-to-back half centuries against Australia and Bangladesh in India's previous two games.

WATCH | UNBELIEVABLE! Mignon du Preez pulls off sensational catch against Australia

While it might have been in a losing cause, there's no denying that Mignon du Preez snapped up one of the catches of the tournament at the Women's Cricket World Cup.

Cricket-Another Lanning masterclass as Australia march on undefeated

(Reuters) - Australia's relentless march through the Women's World Cup continued with captain Meg Lanning thrashing an unbeaten century as the tournament favourites dealt South Africa a humbling five-wicket defeat in Wellington on Tuesday.

Cricket World Cup: Australia beat South Africa for sixth win in a row

Meg Lanning scored a magnificent unbeaten 135 as Australia beat South Africa by five wickets to make it six straight wins at the Women's World Cup.

Watch: These 2 Incredible Catches In South Africa vs Australia Women's World Cup Match Will Blow Your Mind

The ongoing Women's World Cup has witnessed some incredible catches already. On Tuesday, two more were added to that list, both moments of magic coming during the South Africa Women vs Australia Women clash at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. The first came during the South African innings. In the 46th over, Laura Wolvaardt tried to clear the mid-wicket boundary and would have probably managed it, if not for Ashleigh Gardner. The Australian jumped and plucked the ball out of thin air to complete an absolutely sensational one-handed catch. The South Africans were not to be outdone in the field as Mignon du Preez returned the favour, taking in equally brilliant catch during Australia's chase.

Another Lanning masterclass as Australia march on undefeated

Australia's relentless march through the Women's World Cup continued with captain Meg Lanning thrashing an unbeaten century as the tournament favourites dealt South Africa a humbling five-wicket defeat in Wellington on Tuesday.

ICC Women's World Cup: Meg Lanning's 135 guides Australia to five-wicket win over South Africa

Meg Lanning produced another masterclass, smashing an unbeaten 135 as six-time champions Australia continued their invincible run with a five-wicket thrashing of South Africa in the ICC Women's World Cup here on Tuesday. Lanning scored her 15th ODI century with 15 hits to the fence and one maximum during her 130-ball unconquered innings to help Australia successfully chase down South Africa's total of 271 for 5 with 28 balls to spare at Basin Reserve. Invited to bat, opener Laura Wolvaardt cracked a 134-ball 90, while skipper Sune Luus (52) notched another half-century as South Africa posted a decent total from their 50 overs. However, it proved inadequate in the end as Lanning took control of Australia's chase and recorded her third World Cup century to lead her team to a comfortable victory. The win further consolidated Australia's position at the top of the table with 12 points from six matches and they are likely to end at the top with just one match to go against Bangladesh in the league stage.

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Smriti Mandhana, Yastika Bhatia rise in Women ODI rankings, Mithali Raj slips

ICC Women's ODI Rankings: Smriti Mandhana, Yastika Bhatia Rise In Rankings, Mithali Raj Slips

WATCH | UNBELIEVABLE! Mignon du Preez pulls off sensational catch against Australia

Cricket-Another Lanning masterclass as Australia march on undefeated

Cricket World Cup: Australia beat South Africa for sixth win in a row

Watch: These 2 Incredible Catches In South Africa vs Australia Women's World Cup Match Will Blow Your Mind

Another Lanning masterclass as Australia march on undefeated

ICC Women's World Cup: Meg Lanning's 135 guides Australia to five-wicket win over South Africa