The International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Team of the Tournament on Monday, with Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur being the sole representative from India. Despite India's lackluster performance, Harmanpreet stood out as the leading run-scorer for the Women in Blue, accumulating 150 runs in four innings. Her impressive average of 150 and a strike rate of 133.92, the fifth-best in the tournament, showcased her exceptional batting skills. Kaur's crucial 52 off 27 balls against Sri Lanka kept India's semifinal hopes alive.
South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt was a consistent performer, scoring over 30 in all but one game, including four scores above 40. Her resilient 42 in the semifinal against Australia set the stage for a successful chase. Tazmin Brits, another South African opener, formed a formidable partnership with Wolvaardt, amassing 187 runs in six innings with an average of 37.40.
England's Danni Wyatt-Hodge was a standout performer, scoring the most runs for her team. Her best performance came against Scotland, where she smashed an unbeaten 51 off 26 balls. New Zealand's Melie Kerr was named Player of the Final and the Tournament, contributing both with the bat and ball. Her 3 for 24 in the final, including crucial wickets, was pivotal in New Zealand's victory.
Deandra Dottin of the West Indies shone on her return to international cricket, scoring 120 runs at an average of 40 and taking five wickets. Bangladesh's Nigar Sultana Joty excelled both with the bat and behind the stumps, making six stumpings and taking one catch. Afy Fletcher of the West Indies was clutch with the ball, taking 10 wickets, including two 3-wicket hauls.
New Zealand's Rosemary Mair and South Africa's Nonkululeko Mlaba were key bowlers, with Mair taking 10 wickets and Mlaba contributing with her variations. Australia's Megan Schutt was reliable, troubling batters throughout the tournament, especially in the group game against New Zealand.
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