Smriti Mandhana named as nominee of ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year

The ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year award for 2024 features a strong lineup of nominees, including top-order batters from India, South Africa, and Sri Lanka, alongside a versatile all-rounder from Australia. Among them, India’s Smriti Mandhana stands out with an exceptional year in international cricket. In 2024, Smriti Mandhana delivered remarkable performances, scoring 743 runs in 12 innings at an impressive average of 61.91 and a strike rate of 96.99. The left-hander also chipped in with one wicket, showcasing her all-round abilities.

Mandhana's year gained momentum in June with back-to-back centuries against South



Africa in Bengaluru. She followed it up with two more hundreds, including one during India’s home series against New Zealand after the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. She ended the year on a high with a century in the final match of the series against Australia, even though India lost the series 3-0. Mandhana's standout all-round performance came in the second match of India’s home series against South Africa in June. Her brilliant 136 from just 120 balls, featuring 18 fours and two sixes, set the foundation for India’s total of 325/3. Later, she claimed the crucial wicket of South Africa captain Sune Luus, helping India secure a narrow four-wicket victory.