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Smriti Mandhana, vice-captain of the Indian women’s national cricket team, has been awarded the ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024. Previously, she showed magical performances with the bat in matches she represented the team.
Smriti Mandhana has performed well in the 2024 ODIs and it is fair to say that she is the most deserving candidate for the award. It’s because of her performance that she was one of the most consistent batsmen in the 50-over format last year.
Smriti Mandhana smashed 747 runs in ODIs last year at an average of 57.56 and a strike rate of 95.15
Smriti Mandhana played 12 ODIs for India in 2024 and her performance with the bat was superb as she smashed 747 runs at an average of 57.56 and a strike rate of 95.15. The southpaw also hit four centuries and broke several records during the year.
Smriti Mandhana made an impact right from her first ODI in 2024. In the three-match ODI series, the opening batsman smashed consecutive hundreds for the South Africa Women’s National Cricket Team, helping her team complete a whitewash and win the series to take a 3-0 lead.
Mandana then hit a sensational century in the series decider against New Zealand in October. The vice-captain of the Indian women’s national cricket team then ensured that she remained in prime form for the tour of Australia and delivered a stellar performance for her team there.
Smriti Mandhana ends 2024 as leading run-scorer in WODI
Mandana hit a century in Perth but her efforts were in vain and India eventually lost the match. The opening batsman ended the 2024 WODI run-scoring chart with 747 runs, ahead of Laura Wolvaardt (697), Tammy Beaumont (554 points) and Hayley Matthews (469 points).
Mandana also hit 95 fours and 6 highest scores in 2024. She also topped the ICC Women’s Championship rankings. The opening batsman scored 1358 runs in 24 matches in the tournament. In 2024, she also became India’s leading centenarian.
Smriti Mandhana’s best performance was scoring 105 runs off 109 balls in an ODI against Australia in Perth
Mandana’s best performance came in an ODI against Australia. The southpaw is the only fighter on her team, allowing them to continue the hunt. The batsman hit a crucial century to keep her team chasing but could not take them home as India eventually lost the series.
Mandana ended with an innings of 109 balls and 105 runs. She hit 14 fours and one six. She also continued her golden form in 2025, while his batting performances in ODIs against West Indies and Ireland were also outstanding.
