Melie Kerr Clinches ICC Women’s Player of the Year Award

In 2024, New Zealand’s Melie Kerr emerged as the standout player in women’s cricket, clinching the prestigious Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy (Known as ICC Women’s Player of the Year), awarded to the best player of the year. Kerr’s brilliance in all aspects of the game – from her explosive batting to her lethal leg-spin bowling – made her a force to be reckoned with. Her exceptional performance during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, where she helped New Zealand win their first T20 World Cup, was a highlight of her remarkable year.

Key Achievements and Highlights

Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2024

• Kerr was awarded the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, becoming the first New Zealander to win the honor.
• She is also the first Kiwi to win the ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year award.

Performance in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

• Player of the Tournament and Player of the Match in the final.
• Led the tournament with 15 wickets, a record for the most wickets in a Women’s T20 World Cup.
• Played a crucial role in New Zealand’s victory, including a key innings of 43 runs from 38 balls in the final.
• Took 3 wickets for 24 runs in the final, with two wickets in one over to shift the momentum in New Zealand’s favor.

Melie Kerr’s Year in Numbers

• In 9 One Day Internationals (ODIs)
• Scored 264 runs at an average of 33.
• Took 14 wickets.
• In 18 T20 Internationals (T20Is)
• Scored 387 runs at an average of 24.18.
• Took 29 wickets, a national record for a single calendar year.

Other Achievements

• Contributed consistently with the bat, acting as a stabilizing force in the New Zealand lineup.
• Was instrumental in key victories, including dismissing top-order batters like Laura Wolvaardt and Anneke Bosch in the final.