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ICC T20I: Australian all-rounder Annabel Sutherland’s career-best spell of four for eight against New Zealand in the second T20I at Mount Maunganui helped her achieve a new career-high rating in the ICC Women's T20I bowling rankings.

Sutherland’s impact with the ball has propelled her to fourth place with 729 ratings points in the latest rankings update, leaving her trailing closely behind India’s Deepti Sharma, who is in third place with 737 points.

The 22-year-old Sutherland showcased her brilliance in the second T20I against the New Zealand, claiming four crucial wickets to dismantle New Zealand’s chase. Her spell helped Australia restrict their opponents to just 122 runs, sealing a dominant 82-run victory and an unassailable 2-0 series lead. As a result, she now boasts a career-best 729 rating points, just 27 points shy of the top spot.