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

The 2024 One Day International campaign opened new horizons for Smriti Mandhana making her a prominent figure in women's cricket. The great left-handed bat skills and low-pressure talent of Smriti Mandhana enabled India to win numerous contests throughout the year. Her ODI batting accomplishments earned the ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024 award.

Key Highlights of Smriti Mandhana’s 2024 Season

Run-Scoring Process

• Total Runs Scored: 747 runs in 13 matches.

• Leading Run-Scorer: Mandhana stood at the forefront of WODI run scorers during that year.

• Batting Average: with an average of 57.86 demonstrated her ability to perform consistently in any playing conditions.

• Strike Rate: Given her combination of aggression with methodical bat strokes she achieved a strike rate of 95.15.

Century Milestones

• Centuries Scored: In 2024 Mandhana smacked four centuries in ODIs which established her as the player who hit the most four-figure knocks in a single calendar year in women's international ODI cricket history.

• Boundary Count: Mandhana pushed her reputation as a boundary expert by hitting 95 fours and 6 sixes during the year.

Notable Performances

• Against South Africa (June): As India won every match with a clean sweep Mandhana helped deliver two consecutive hundreds in the series.

• Against New Zealand (October): Mandhana secured the Indian victory through her match-winning 100-run performance in the final series match.

• Against Australia (December): Mandhana battled with a determined 105 at Perth's WACA facing the top global team in a losing match that revealed her strong fighting spirit and her capability to excel under pressure.

ICC Women’s Championship

Mandana ran away with the ICC Women’s Championship run-scoring leadership with 1358 runs from 24 matches to guide India to their title success in the premier tournament.

Conclusion

Indian batswoman Smriti Mandhana showcased remarkable talent alongside consistent batting during a standout 2024 season while succeeding under demanding match situations. Her four centuries alongside leading run-scoring achievements during crucial series make Smriti Mandhana an undeniable candidate for ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024. Through her record-breaking progress, Mandhana has secured her position among the top cricketers who motivate the new generation of women's international cricket.