In the ODI series, Smriti Mandhana played some match-winning knocks in India's spectacular 2-1 win over hosts New Zealand. In the series conducted in New Zealand, Smriti Madhana grabbed the top spot in the ICC ODI rankings for Women's batters by scoring her fourth ODI century and an unbeaten 90 in the first two matches respectively. Smriti Mandhana's exploits against New Zealand helped her jump three places, leaving behind Australians Ellyse Perry and Meg Lanning to the the number one ranking.
According to an International Cricket Council (ICC) statement, it was fine recognition for Smriti Mandhana who has been in an exemplary form in the one-day format.
In the 15 ODIs Smriti Mandhana has played since the beginning of 2018, she has scored two centuries and eight half-centuries.
Indian women's team ODI captain Mithali Raj dropped down a place to fifth losing her spot to Amy Satterthwaite, the New Zealand captain who flew up 10 places to No.4.