India’s Smriti Mandhana has been named the ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year for 2024 for 2024. This recognition comes after she achieved remarkable success, scoring 747 runs in 13 innings, marking her highest tally in a calendar year. Her performance placed her ahead of notable players like Laura Wolvaardt (697 runs), Tammy Beaumont (554 runs), and Hayley Matthews (469 runs) in the Women’s ODI rankings for 2024.
Mandhana’s impressive form has continued into 2025, where she recently set a record for the fastest ODI century by an Indian woman, reaching the milestone in just 70 balls against Ireland. This achievement surpassed the previous record held by captain Harmanpreet Kaur by 17 balls. Following her stellar performances, she is currently ranked No. 2 n the ICC women’s ODI batting rankings, with 738 points, trailing only Wolvaardt.
Achievements in 2024
- Centuries: Mandhana scored four centuries, setting a new record for the most centuries in a calendar year in women’s ODIs.
- Consistency: She demonstrated remarkable consistency, including back-to-back centuries against South Africa and a century against New Zealand in October.
- Record-Breaking Performance: In December, she scored a notable century against Australia, contributing significantly despite her team’s loss.
Mandhana’s contributions went beyond her batting prowess; she also bowled in three matches, taking one wicket. Her performance has solidified her status as a leading figure in women’s cricket, and she is currently one of only five batters to have scored over 1000 runs in the ICC Women’s Championship.
In summary, Mandhana’s exceptional skills and consistent performances have not only earned her this prestigious title but have also solidified her status as one of the leading figures in women’s cricket today.
