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The relentless batting display and the charming personality of India’s star opener Smriti Mandhana bore fruit for her once again as the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced her as the Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024. The ace Indian batter outshined other seasoned international cricketers around the globe to receive the much-coveted title.
Smriti Mandhana’s impeccable record in the ODI format
Mandhan received the ICC award for her remarkable form with the bat and consistent displays with the bat in limited overs cricket. Mandhana set new career benchmarks in One Day Internationals in 2024, amassing a career-high 747 runs in 13 innings. This remarkable tally not only marked her best-ever calendar year but also made her the top run-scorer in WODIs for the year, surpassing Laura Wolvaardt, Tammy Beaumont and Hayley Matthews.
Mandhana’s exceptional year saw her average an impressive 57.86, with a strike rate of 95.15, providing a dynamic and aggressive foundation for India’s top order. Her tally included four centuries, setting a new record in women’s cricket. Mandhana’s outstanding year solidified her position at the pinnacle of the ICC Women’s Championship run-scoring charts, the key competition that will determine the qualifiers for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. She is one of only five batters to surpass 1,000 runs in the tournament, having accumulated a remarkable 1,358 runs from 24 matches.
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Repeated mentions for Mandhana in star-studded ICC awards
Apart from the prestigious Cricketer of the Year 2024, Mandhana has been a part of the ICC squads showcasing her dominance in different formats of the game. The power-packed Indian opener featured in Women’s T20I Team of the Year 2024 along with Richa Ghosh and Deepti Sharma due to her storming performances with the bat. Mandhana has also been given a place in the Women’s ODI Team of the Year for her resolve and ability to provide a solid start to her team in white-ball cricket.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.