Ashleigh Gardner, Australia’s cricket star, has accomplished a significant moment in international cricket. In the recent ICC ODI Rankings, Gardner has obtained the rare achievement of being one of the top three batters, bowlers, and all-rounders in the ODI format, something that is extremely rare for any cricketer (male or female) in any format of the game.
Records achieved by Ashleigh Gardner
No. 1 Allrounder, No. 2 Batter, No. 3 Bowler
After her phenomenal performance in the Women’s World Cup 2025, Gardner now occupies:
No. 1 ranking among allrounders
No. 2 ranking among ODI batters, trailing India’s Smriti Mandhana
No. 3 ranking among bowlers
This outstanding feat firmly establishes her as one of the most well-rounded cricketers of contemporary cricket.
A Dominant World Cup Campaign
Gardner has played a key role in Australia’s unbeaten run till date. She has scored 265 runs off only four innings at 88.33 with an explosive strike rate of 128.01, while taking seven wickets with her offspin at 30.00.
Match-Winning Performances
Vs New Zealand: Australia were fighting at 128/5 when Gardner blasted 115 from 83 deliveries, taking the total to 326.
Vs England: Chasing 245, Gardner’s 104 not out from 73 deliveries secured the win for Australia with 57 deliveries to spare, along with a vital 180-run partnership with Annabel Sutherland.
Impact on ICC ODI Rankings
These significant jumps have moved Gardner up six spots from No. 8 to No. 2 in the latest ICC ODI Rankings among ODI batters. Gardner also stays at No. 1 in the allrounders list and remains at No. 3 among bowlers.
On the bowling side of things, England’s Sophie Ecclestone still holds top position on the list, while Australia’s Alana King moved to a career high second place following her record-breaking 7 for 18 against South Africa the highest bowling total in Women’s World Cup history.
Gardner’s Legacy in Women’s Cricket
Through her astonishing consistency and all-around excellence, Ashleigh Gardner is rewriting the rules on being a contemporary cricketer. Her concurrent top-three positions across categories speak to her supremacy and further establish Australia as the women’s cricket powerhouse.
As the ICC ODI Rankings remain in flux, Gardner’s record-breaking performance establishes a new standard for allrounders globally.
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