India remained static at Number 4 position in the ICC Women's Team Rankings.
But they gained three significant points to reach 116 for the first time following the annual rankings update.The Indian women's team, which had reached the final of the ICC Women's World Cup in July, has closed in the gap with third-placed New Zealand.
New Zealand maintained their third position with their pre-update tally of 118
points.
India captain Mithali Raj said her team is aiming to climb up to No. 3 position.
The table is headed by England, who have dethroned Australia from the top position.
The Windies are in fifth position but have lost four points to be at 101, South Africa at sixth are on 93 points, Pakistan have lost one point and are on 72 while Sri Lanka too are unchanged in points to be at eighth position.