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India Women’s vice-captain, Smriti Mandhana, has achieved yet another milestone by being named the ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024. The accolade comes as no surprise, given her stellar performances throughout the year, where she dominated the 50-over format with consistency and class.
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Mandhana’s Remarkable 2024 ODI Stats
- Matches Played: 12
- Runs Scored: 747
- Average: 57.56
- Strike Rate: 95.15
- Centuries: 4
- Fours Hit: 95
- Sixes Hit: 6
Mandhana’s tally of 747 runs made her the leading run-scorer in Women’s ODIs for 2024, ahead of notable names like Laura Wolvaardt (697), Tammy Beaumont (554), and Hayley Matthews (469).
Consistent Match-Winning Performances
Smriti Mandhana’s brilliance with the bat began right from the start of the year. Her contributions were crucial in multiple series:
Whitewash Against South Africa
Mandhana played a pivotal role in India’s 3-0 series win over South Africa, scoring back-to-back centuries that set the tone for her phenomenal year.
Series Decider Heroics vs New Zealand
In October, Mandhana showcased nerves of steel in a pressure-filled series decider against New Zealand, where her spectacular century helped India clinch the series.
Tour of Australia
Mandhana carried her golden form Down Under, where she registered yet another century, this time in Perth. Despite her valiant 105 off 109 balls, her efforts couldn’t steer India to victory in that game.
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Record-Breaking Year
Mandhana’s 2024 performances were more than just numbers; they were milestones:
- She ended the year as the leading century-getter for India in Women’s ODIs.
- Topped the ICC Women’s Championship charts with 1358 runs in 24 matches.
- Broke into the elite list of India’s greatest ODI batters with her consistent run-scoring exploits.
Praise-Worthy Best Performance: Lone Warrior in Perth
Mandhana’s finest moment of 2024 came during the ODI against Australia in Perth. Facing one of the strongest bowling attacks, she smashed 105 runs off 109 balls, which included 14 fours and a six. Though India fell short in the match, her fighting knock was widely lauded as one of the best individual performances of the year.
Looking Ahead
Mandhana hasn’t slowed down in 2025 either. She has already impressed in the series against West Indies and Ireland, continuing her dominance in ODIs. As India’s most consistent batter, Mandhana’s performances remain critical to the team’s success on the global stage.
A Well-Deserved Honor
Beating competition from Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu, who had an impressive year herself, Smriti Mandhana’s incredible consistency and ability to deliver in clutch moments made her the most deserving winner of the ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024 award.
This recognition solidifies her position as one of the finest batters in women’s cricket today. Congratulations to Smriti Mandhana for her outstanding achievement!
