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Smriti Mandhana Named ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024

Smriti Mandhana had an outstanding 2024 in One Day International (ODI) cricket, establishing herself as a leading figure in the women’s game. Known for her elegant left-handed batting and ability to perform under pressure, Mandhana’s contributions in ODIs were pivotal in India’s success across various series. She not only became the leading run-scorer in WODIs for the year but also set multiple personal and team records. Below are the key highlights of Mandhana’s remarkable 2024.

Key Highlights

Overview/Stats

  • Runs Scored: 747 runs in 13 matches, making her the leading run-scorer in WODIs for the year.
  • Batting Average: 57.86, showcasing her consistency and dominance in the 50-over format.
  • Strike Rate: 95.15, indicating her aggressive yet calculated approach at the crease.
  • Centuries Scored: Four centuries in the year, setting a new record in women’s ODIs.
  • Boundary Count: 95 fours and 6 sixes across the year, underlining her ability to find the boundary consistently.

Notable Performances

  • Against South Africa: Mandhana led India to a 3-0 series win in June with back-to-back centuries.
  • Against New Zealand: A match-defining century in the series decider in October.
  • Against Australia: A valiant 105 in a losing cause in December at the WACA, Perth, against the world’s top-ranked team.
  • ICC Women’s Championship: Finished as the highest run-scorer in the ICC Women’s Championship with 1358 runs in 24 matches.

Memorable Moment

  • Mandhana’s century against Australia in Perth was especially remarkable as it came against a formidable bowling attack despite India’s eventual loss.
Summary/Static Details
Why in the news? Smriti Mandhana Named ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024
Total Runs in 2024 747 runs in 13 matches
Average 57.86
Strike Rate 95.15
Centuries in 2024 4 (new record in women’s ODIs)
ICC Women’s Championship Runs 1358 runs in 24 matches
Top Performance of the Year 105 runs against Australia in Perth
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