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.