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India, meanwhile, have already sealed the three-match series in Vadodara after winning the first two games.

Centuries Change the Picture

The second ODI proved decisive in the rankings. Both Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma scored centuries, and both were rewarded. Former captain Harmanpreet moved up two places to eighth among ODI batters, returning to the top 10, while Deepti climbed four spots to 23rd.

Deepti's update is the most complete of any Indian player this week. Apart from her batting jump, she moved up two places to fourth among ODI all-rounders and gained one spot to eighth in the bowlers' list. Few players in world cricket currently feature in the upper half of all three ODI tables, which underlines why she remains so central to India's plans.

The next generation also made its mark. Opener Pratika Rawal rose seven places to a career-best 21st among ODI batters, and pacer Kranti Gaud moved up two spots to 25th among ODI bowlers. Both are early in their international careers, and steady climbs like these suggest India's bench strength is maturing quickly.

T20I Gains and Global Movement

India's progress extended to the shortest format. Shafali Verma moved up one place to third among T20I batters, and Mandhana climbed one spot to fourth, offering the captain some consolation.

Zimbabwe's batters also gained from the series despite the results. Modester Mupachikwa rose five places to 39th, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano moved up four spots to 47th, and Beloved Biza made the biggest jump of the three, rising 16 places to 56th. For a developing side, competing against one of the strongest teams in the world is clearly paying off in individual growth.

Elsewhere, the trans-Tasman T20I series reshaped the shortest-format charts. Australia's Ash Gardner climbed nine places to 19th among T20I batters, while Georgia Wareham and Kim Garth moved up to joint seventh and joint 10th among bowlers. New Zealand's Bree Illing rose six places to 17th, and Nensi Patel climbed to 29th.

What This Means for India

Rankings rise and fall with every series, but this update carries a clear message. India's top-order captain had a rare off week, and the team still won the series comfortably while four other players improved their standings. For a side building on its status as world champions, that kind of depth matters far more than who holds the No.1 badge on any given week.