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Voll can't see herself as world's best after rapid rise

Georgia Voll's power hitting at the top of the order has made her the world's top-ranked T20 batter. (Linda Higginson/AAP PHOTOS)

Georgia Voll's meteoric rise from uncapped international to the world's top-ranked Twenty20 batter is officially the fastest by any player in almost two decades.

But the 22-year-old doesn't believe for one second she has earned the title of "world's best" yet.

Just 12 games into her T20 international career, Voll snatched the No.1 spot in the ICC world batting rankings from opening partner Beth Mooney this week.

Her rise came off the back of a maiden T20 century last week against West Indies, with the power hitter now averaging 39.5 in the format at a strike-rate of 156.43. 

Georgia Voll
Georgia Voll has made a habit of scoring centuries since coming into Australia's national set-up. (Linda Higginson/AAP PHOTOS)

Viewed as Australia's long-term replacement for Alyssa Healy at the top of the order, Voll's rise has been rapid since her international debut 15 months ago.

Of the women to have held the mantle of world No.1, Voll is the quickest to do so since England great Charlotte Edwards when the T20 game was in its infancy.

"I haven't played many games for Australia, so I'm not sure how I'm up there to be honest," Voll told AAP.

"Really it's just numbers next to your name. I wouldn't say I am the best batter in the world, that's for sure. 

"Its a nice recognition, but it's not something I pay a lot of attention to. The main priority for me is to score runs for Australia and get our team off to a good start.

"There is always room to improve, and I have a few things I want to tinker with and work on because people are always going to work you out." 

Voll's ascension comes ahead of the biggest series of her career with June's T20 World Cup in England.

She will play a crucial part in Australia's pursuit to restock their trophy cabinet, after semi-final exits in the previous T20 and ODI World Cups.

Georgia Voll
Georgia Voll has replaced Alyssa Healy as Australia's dangerwoman at the top. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

One thing the right-hander has benefited from is consistent cricket.

Friday's final ODI against West Indies in Saint Kitts will mark her 13th straight game for Australia across all formats, after spending her first year in the squad biding her time.

She has hit an ODI century to go with her maiden T20 ton through that time, while also now moving to be a full-time opener in 50-over cricket.

"When you're in and out of a side it's hard to get that time in the middle and consistency you like," Voll said. 

"That's been nice to have. You know whether you're going to play or not, rather than waiting if someone is injured. 

"Feeling comfortable with the role of getting us off to a good start has held me in good stead over the past couple of games." 

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