ICC Announces Best Women’s ODI Team 2024 Smiti Mandhana

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On Friday, January 24, International Cricket Council (ICC) Celebrating the best talent in women’s cricket, the ICC Women’s ODI Squad for 2024 has been revealed. The team consists of exceptional players who have consistently and impressively dominated the One Day International (ODI) format in 2024. Among the stars, India Smriti Mandhana. She earned a spot in the lineup for her stellar contributions throughout the year.

Smriti Mandhana will shine bright in 2024.

India’s Mandhana, who is currently ranked second in the ICC Women’s ODI rankings She was included in the team in 2024 due to her outstanding performance. This impressive result marks her highest annual run-rate in ODIs, cementing her reputation as one of the world’s best batsmen.

Joining Mandhana in the legendary line-up is a win-win for India. Deputy Sharma, All-round brilliance makes her an important player in 2024. Deepti played 13 matches and scored 186 runs and took an impressive 24 wickets. Her consistent performances have made her fourth in the ICC Women’s ODI Bowling Rankings and sixth in the all-round rankings.

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International stars in line-up: Laura Wollwardt named captain

South African batting sensation Laura Wollwardt She was named the ICC Women’s ODI Team Captain of the Year. Wollwardt, who is ranked number one in the ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings, has scored 697 runs in 2024, marking her dominance both on and off the field. Her consistency and skills make her an ideal choice to lead this elite team.

The squad also includes several other players who are expected to perform well in 2024:

  • Chamari Atapattu (Sri Lanka): The dynamic all-rounder has scored 458 runs and taken 9 wickets in just 9 matches, showing her versatility.
  • Hayley Matthews (West Indies): Mathews contributed a lot with 469 runs and 9 wickets in 7 matches, proving to be a key player for her team.
  • Marizanne Cup (South Africa): The experienced all-rounder cemented her legacy in the sport with 11 wickets in 12 matches as she scored 449 runs.
  • Ashleigh Gardner (Australia): Ranked number one in the ICC Women’s ODI All-Time Rankings, Gardner scored an impressive 269 runs and 20 wickets in 12 matches.
  • Annabelle Sutherland (Australia): Another standout for Australia, Sutherland scored 369 runs and took 13 wickets in 2024.
  • Amy Jones (England): The wicketkeeper’s batting was the force behind the stumps as he dismissed 15 players (12 catchers and 3 stumpers) in 12 matches.
  • Sophie Ecclestone (England)The left-arm spinner, who is ranked number one in the ICC Women’s ODI Bowling Rankings, has taken 21 wickets in 11 matches.
  • Kate Cross (England): The medium fast bowler has played 13 matches and taken 19 wickets to further bolster England’s bowling attack.

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This article was originally published by WomenCricket.comThe Cricket Times Company.