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Fargana moves up in ICC ranking


Published : 27 Dec 2023 09:30 PM

Top order batter of Bangladesh women national cricket team Fargana Hoque Pinky hit ton against mighty South Africa in the second One Day International match at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom, South Africa on December 20. As her brilliant century she is two step ahead in the ICC women’s ranking in weekly updates. She is now in 13th position in the women’s ranking. Her rating point is 585.  No batter in Bangladesh before her could reach in top 20 in the Women ranking.

The top ranked women batter of Bangladesh, Pinky is the first women achieved the feat to be among top 20.  

Meanwhile, Skipper Nigar Sultana Jyoti (30th), Rumana Ahmed (50th) and Murshida Khatun (58th ) are fall one step. 

Bangladesh women cricketer made a history in South Africa when they won one ODI and T-20 each. Bangladesh drew with shorter version but lost the 50 overs series by 2-1 against the hosts. Leg spinner Rabeya Khan was ahead for bowling side by with her outstanding performances. She is now in 52nd position in the ranking, the leg spinner moved four steps up.

All- rounder Ritu Moni upper both sides. She is developed eight staged in batting (68th place) and four stage up in bowling (90 th place).