ICC Women’s ODI Team of the Year 2024: A Celebration of Stellar Performances
Patiala, 25 January (Sports Desk)
The ICC has unveiled the Women’s ODI Team of the Year 2024, recognizing the most outstanding players who dominated the 50-over format throughout the year. Let’s meet these exceptional cricketers:
ICC Women’s ODI Team of the Year 2024
Smriti Mandhana (India)
747 runs in 13 matches
Mandhana began her year with a brisk 29 against Australia before truly hitting her stride mid-year during a home series against South Africa. Back-to-back centuries and a 90-run knock earned her the Player of the Series award with an impressive 343 runs.
Though she started slowly against New Zealand, a stunning century in the final ODI of that series made her India’s all-time leading century-maker in the format. Mandhana’s consistency shone in her tours to Australia and the West Indies, where she delivered three more centuries and two fifties. Her tally of 747 runs secured her the top spot as the leading ODI run-scorer of the year, and she remains a strong contender for the ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024.
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Laura Wolvaardt (c) (South Africa)
697 runs in 12 matches
South Africa’s captain had a stellar year, beginning with an unbeaten 110 against Sri Lanka, followed by a career-high 184*. Wolvaardt’s dominance continued with another century and half-century against India. She capped off the year with two critical fifties against England, finishing as the second-highest run-scorer in ODIs.
Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka)
458 runs and 9 wickets in 9 matches
Athapaththu dazzled with her all-round capabilities, starting with a career-best 195* against South Africa. She was instrumental in Sri Lanka’s 3-0 sweep over the West Indies, and her performances in Sri Lanka’s final series of the year showcased her value with both bat and ball, further cementing her place as a key figure in ODI cricket.
Hayley Matthews (West Indies)
469 runs and 9 wickets in 7 matches
The West Indies all-rounder started 2024 in sensational fashion, scoring 140* and 141 against Pakistan while taking six wickets in the series. Matthews ended her year on a high, scoring another century in India and adding crucial contributions with the ball.
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Marizanne Kapp (South Africa)
114 runs and 12 wickets in 11 matches
Kapp’s year was marked by clutch performances, including a match-winning 75 and 3/12 against Australia and a stunning 114 in a narrow loss to India. Her all-round contributions, especially against England late in the year, further solidified her reputation as one of the game’s premier all-rounders.
Ashleigh Gardner (Australia)
269 runs and 20 wickets in 12 matches
Gardner’s consistency with bat and ball made her a standout performer. Highlights of her year include a 5-wicket haul and a quickfire fifty against India, as well as impactful performances in series against South Africa, Bangladesh, and New Zealand.
Annabel Sutherland (Australia)
369 runs and 13 wickets in 12 matches
Sutherland delivered when it mattered most, with back-to-back centuries against India and New Zealand towards the end of the year. She earned Player of the Series honors in both tours, rounding out a memorable year.
Amy Jones (WK) (England)
382 runs and 15 dismissals in 12 matches
Jones combined sharp wicketkeeping with crucial runs for England. She was at her best in April against New Zealand, scoring 92*, 48, and 50 to secure the Player of the Series award. Reliable behind the stumps, she affected 15 dismissals over the year.
Deepti Sharma (India)
24 wickets and 186 runs in 13 matches
Deepti’s all-round skills were on full display, with impactful performances against South Africa, New Zealand, and West Indies. Her 6/31 and unbeaten 39 in December were the highlights of her stellar year.
Sophie Ecclestone (England)
21 wickets in 11 matches
The world’s No. 1 ODI bowler maintained her dominance in 2024, excelling in every series. Ecclestone’s five-wicket haul against New Zealand and consistent performances throughout the year reaffirmed her place at the top of the rankings.
Kate Cross (England)
19 wickets in 13 matches
Cross was a standout seam bowler for England, with her best performance coming against Ireland, where she claimed career-best figures of 6/30. Her consistent displays made her one of the most dependable bowlers in women’s ODIs.
The ICC Women’s ODI Team of the Year 2024 exemplifies brilliance across all facets of the game, honoring the players who have redefined excellence on the global stage.
