The ICC Women’s ODI Team of the Year 2024 was announced on January 24, 2025, featuring notable performances from various players across the globe. Here are the key details:
Team Composition
Smriti Mandhana (India): The standout performer, Mandhana topped the women’s ODI run charts in 2024 with 747 runs in 13 matches, including back-to-back centuries against South Africa. She is also a contender for the ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year award.
Deepti Sharma (India): An exceptional all-rounder, Deepti scored 186 runs and took 24 wickets in the same number of matches, showcasing her versatility and skill.
Others Players in the Team
- LauraWolvaardt (c) (South Africa)
- Chamari Athapaththu (Sri-Lanka)
- Hayley Matthews (West-Indies)
- Marizanne Kapp (South Africa)
- Ashleigh Gardner (Australia)
- Annabel Sutherland (Australia)
- Amy Jones (WK) (England)
- Sophie Ecclestone (England)
- Kate Cross (England)
The team includes three players from England, two from Australia, two from South Africa, and one each from Sri Lanka and West Indies, alongside the two Indian representatives.
Performance Highlights
Mandhana’s remarkable year included:
- A Player-of-the-Series award against South Africa after scoring 343 runs in a three-match series.
- A strong finish to the year with a century against New Zealand, marking her as India’s leading century-scorer in women’s ODIs.
Deepti Sharma’s contributions featured:
. Consistent performances with both bat and ball throughout the year, including multiple wickets in key matches.
This recognition not only highlights individual excellence but also emphasizes the growing prominence of women’s cricket on the international stage.
