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Introduction
Cricket fans love an argument about who the best batter is. Or the best bowler. All-rounders make that argument harder, because they win matches in two ways at once. The ICC Women’s All-Rounder Rankings track exactly that, and the September numbers have a few surprises worth a closer look.
This article walks through the current standings in both ODI and T20I cricket. It also explains how the rating is worked out, and why a handful of players keep showing up near the top no matter the format.
What the Rankings Look Like Right Now
The ICC updates its player rankings regularly through the year, based on results from recent series and tournaments. The most recent full update landed in early September 2026.
Two separate all-rounder tables exist. One covers One Day Internationals. The other covers Twenty20 Internationals. A player can rank differently in each, since the skills that matter shift a little between the two formats.
Right now, Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner sits at the top of the ODI table. West Indies captain Hayley Matthews leads the T20I table. Both names come up again and again across these rankings, and for good reason.
How the ICC Builds an All-Rounder Rating
The all-rounder rating is not just an average of batting and bowling form. It comes from a specific formula.
The ICC multiplies a player’s batting rating by their bowling rating, then divides that number by 1000. This means a player needs to be genuinely strong at both disciplines to post a high all-rounder score. Being excellent at only one skill will not carry a player far up this particular list.
That formula explains why the all-rounder table often looks different from the pure batting or bowling lists. A specialist batter with no bowling record will not appear here at all, no matter how many runs she scores.
Top ODI All-Rounders This September
Here is the top ten in the ODI all-rounder rankings, based on the ICC’s early September update:
- Ashleigh Gardner (Australia) — 497
- Hayley Matthews (West Indies) — 454
- Annabel Sutherland (Australia) — 385
- Marizanne Kapp (South Africa) — 367
- Amelia Kerr (New Zealand) — 358
- Deepti Sharma (India) — 343
- Alana King (Australia) — 281
- Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka) — 280
- Nat Sciver-Brunt (England) — 264
- Charlie Dean (England) — 251
Ashleigh Gardner’s rating of 497 puts her well clear of second place. Her off-spin and her hitting lower down the order both feed into that number.
Two Australians, Gardner and Sutherland, sit inside the top three. That is a strong sign of how deep Australia’s ODI squad runs right now.
South Africa’s Marizanne Kapp continues to combine seam bowling with useful runs, keeping her inside the top five for a long stretch. Amelia Kerr, meanwhile, remains one of the most consistent all-format players in the world game.
Top T20I All-Rounders This September
The shorter format tells a slightly different story. Here is the current top ten:
- Hayley Matthews (West Indies) — 502
- Amelia Kerr (New Zealand) — 465
- Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka) — 405
- Orla Prendergast (Ireland) — 376
- Deepti Sharma (India) — 357
- Ashleigh Gardner (Australia) — 352
- Fatima Sana (Pakistan) — 314
- Marizanne Kapp (South Africa) — 288
- Sophie Ecclestone (England) — 272
Hayley Matthews leads both formats’ all-rounder tables, which is a rare feat. Her opening batting and her off-spin bowling both rate highly, and that combination is what pushes her rating above 500.
Ireland’s Orla Prendergast is the name that stands out most on this list. Ireland do not often produce a top-five ranked player in any category, so her position at number four says a lot about her recent form.
Pakistan’s Fatima Sana also deserves a mention. As a fast bowler who bats in the middle order, she has quietly built one of the more balanced skill sets in T20 cricket.
Names Worth Watching
A few players sit just outside the very top of these tables but keep climbing.
Annabel Sutherland has moved into the ODI top three on the back of her bowling improvements. Deepti Sharma appears in the top six of both formats, which shows how reliable her off-spin and lower-order batting have become for India.
Chamari Athapaththu is another player to note. She ranks inside the top ten in both ODI and T20I all-rounder tables, and she does it while also carrying a heavy share of Sri Lanka’s batting load.
Why All-Rounders Carry So Much Weight
A team with a genuine all-rounder gets a small tactical edge. It can pick an extra specialist elsewhere in the side, because one player already covers two jobs.
That flexibility matters most in close matches. A captain can turn to a bowling all-rounder for a tight over in the middle of an innings, then still trust that same player to score useful runs later.
This is part of why teams such as Australia and West Indies build their squads around players like Gardner and Matthews. Losing that kind of player to injury does not just remove a batter or a bowler. It removes two players’ worth of options at once.
Key Takeaways
- Current ODI leader: Ashleigh Gardner, rated 497.
- Current T20I leader: Hayley Matthews, rated 502.
- Rating formula: Batting rating multiplied by bowling rating, divided by 1000.
- Player to watch: Orla Prendergast, ranked fourth in T20Is for Ireland.
- Cross-format standout: Chamari Athapaththu, top ten in both ODI and T20I tables.
FAQs
Who is the top-ranked ODI all-rounder in women’s cricket right now? Ashleigh Gardner of Australia holds the top spot with a rating of 497.
Who is the top-ranked T20I all-rounder right now? Hayley Matthews of West Indies leads the T20I all-rounder table with a rating of 502.
How does the ICC calculate an all-rounder rating? The ICC multiplies a player’s batting rating by her bowling rating and divides the result by 1000.
How often do the ICC Women’s All-Rounder Rankings update? The ICC refreshes its player rankings periodically through the year as new series and matches are completed.
Can a player rank differently in ODI and T20I all-rounder tables? Yes, since batting and bowling form can vary between formats, a player’s rating and rank often differ across the two tables.
Conclusion
The ICC Women’s All-Rounder Rankings for September show a game led by a small group of genuine two-skill players. Ashleigh Gardner tops the ODI table, Hayley Matthews tops the T20I table, and names like Amelia Kerr, Marizanne Kapp, and Deepti Sharma keep appearing near the top of both. These rankings are worth checking again as the year moves toward its next major tournaments, since a strong series or two can shift the order quickly.
