Smriti, Richa, and Deepti in ICC Women’s T20I Team of the Year
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Synopsis
On January 25, 2024, India's Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, and Deepti Sharma were named in the ICC Women's T20I Team of the Year. Their outstanding performances throughout the year led to this prestigious recognition, showcasing their pivotal roles in the team's success.
Key Takeaways
- Smriti Mandhana achieved remarkable consistency throughout the year.
- Richa Ghosh established herself as a dynamic run-scorer.
- Deepti Sharma excelled with both bat and ball.
- Three Indian players featured in the team dominated by Laura Wolvaardt.
- ICC Women's T20I Team of the Year highlights exceptional talent.
Dubai, Jan 25 (NationPress) Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, and Deepti Sharma from India have earned their place in the ICC Women's T20I Team of the Year due to their remarkable performances in 2024.
Under the captaincy of Laura Wolvaardt, the team features three players from India, alongside two from South Africa, and one each from Sri Lanka, West Indies, England, New Zealand, Ireland, and Pakistan.
Smriti Mandhana commenced the year with an impressive 54 runs against Australia at the DY Patil Stadium, marking the start of a series of exceptional T20I displays.
Demonstrating her consistency, Mandhana wrapped up the year with three consecutive half-centuries against West Indies at home, showcasing her dependability in this format.
Her stellar performances have earned her the second position in the ICC Women’s T20I Batting Rankings.
Richa Ghosh, the Indian wicketkeeper-batter, is noted for her aggressive run-scoring capabilities, often leading the attack with her dynamic style of play.
Ghosh was in phenomenal form whenever she took to the crease, showcasing her prowess with a blistering 64* off just 29 balls at an extraordinary strike rate of 220.68 against UAE in Dambulla.
In 2024, she maintained an exceptional strike rate of 156.65, which included another rapid fifty, scoring 54 off merely 21 balls against West Indies at DY Patil Stadium.
Deepti Sharma has been a consistent performer, with her dependable batting and exceptional bowling performances, playing a pivotal role for India.
Her impressive wicket tally stands at 30 at an average of 17.80 and an economy rate of 6.01 throughout T20I matches in 2024.
The 27-year-old claimed wickets in almost every match, with standout performances like 3/13 from 4 overs against Nepal in Dambulla and 3/20 from 4 overs against Pakistan in the Women’s Asia Cup, reinforcing her position in the team.
Both Smriti and Deepti were also named in the ICC Women's ODI Team of the Year, which was likewise led by South African batter Laura Wolvaardt.
Other members of the ICC Women's T20I Team of the Year include - Wolvaardt (673 runs), Chamari Athapaththu (720 runs), Hayley Matthews (538 runs), Nat Sciver-Brunt (423 runs), Melie Kerr (387 runs and 29 wickets), Marizanne Kapp (399 runs and 11 wickets), Orla Prendergast (544 runs and 21 wickets), and Sadia Iqbal (30 wickets).
