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Wolvaardt officially best women’s batter

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Laura Wolvaardt of South Africa bats

Proteas opener Laura Wolvaardt has become the top-ranked ODI women’s batter in the world.

Wolvaardt has scored the most runs at the 2022 Women’s World Cup (433) and made five half-centuries, with her top score of 90 coming against tournament favourites Australia in Wellington last week.

Wolvaardt’s elevation means Alyssa Healy loses her top ranking, with the Australia wicketkeeper-batter dropping four places to fifth.

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