The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 has concluded, and players from seven different teams have earned spots in the prestigious Team of the Tournament.
Both champions New Zealand and runners-up South Africa have three representatives each (including the 12th player), while talented players from England, India, West Indies, Bangladesh, and Australia also make the cut.
A standout performer, Amelia Kerr, naturally secures her place in the squad after her remarkable contributions throughout the tournament. She was named Player of the Match in the final and also received the Player of the Tournament award. The 24-year-old bowler showcased her prowess by taking 15 wickets—the most by any player in a single ICC Women’s T20 World Cup—and contributed 135 runs, including a crucial top score of 43 in the final, leading the White Ferns to their first title.
Kerr is joined by her teammates Rosemary Mair, who impressed with 10 wickets at an average of 11.70, including three in the final, and Eden Carson, recognized as the 12th player after claiming nine wickets.
From South Africa, opening batters Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits have been selected, finishing as the top two run-scorers in the tournament. Wolvaardt was consistently exceptional, scoring 40 or more in four innings, with a high score of 59 not out in the tournament opener against West Indies, amassing a total of 223 runs at an average of 44.60. The 25-year-old has been named captain of the Team of the Tournament, showcasing a strike rate of 113.19 over her six innings.
Her opening partner, Brits, also made significant contributions, scoring a total of 187 runs with a best of 57 not out, playing a crucial role in South Africa’s powerplay.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge strengthens the top order after accumulating 151 runs in four innings, including a top score of 41 in England’s opening victory against Bangladesh and crucial knocks of 43 and 51 not out against South Africa and Scotland, respectively.
Notably, Nonkululeko Mlaba made history as the first South African to achieve double figures in wickets during a single ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Her impressive performances included four for 29 against West Indies, three for 12 against Scotland, and crucial wickets in the semi-final against Australia and the final.
Bangladesh’s captain, Nigar Sultana, has earned the wicketkeeper position following her impressive performances, leading her team to their first World Cup victory in a decade against Scotland. She also shone with the bat, scoring 39 against West Indies and 32 not out against South Africa.
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Joining her in the middle order is Harmanpreet Kaur, who finished the tournament with an outstanding average of 150, being dismissed only once in four innings. The Indian star made unbeaten half-centuries against Sri Lanka and Australia.
Megan Schutt also earns a spot after setting a new record as the highest wicket-taker in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup history. The Australian bowler’s total reached 48 after taking eight wickets in the 2024 tournament, including an impressive three for three against New Zealand, maintaining an economical rate of just 4.07 runs per over throughout.
Completing the lineup are West Indies duo Deandra Dottin and Afy Fletcher. Dottin, who returned from retirement for this tournament, scored 120 runs and took five wickets while also hitting nine sixes, far surpassing the next highest tally. Fletcher, a leg-spinner, contributed significantly with 10 wickets at an average of 11.50, including three wickets each against England and Scotland, as well as two against Bangladesh and New Zealand.
Team of the Tournament
Laura Wolvaardt (captain)
Tazmin Brits
Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Amelia Kerr
Harmanpreet Kaur
Deandra Dottin
Nigar Sultana (wicketkeeper)
Afy Fletcher
Rosemary Mair
Megan Schutt
Nonkululeko Mlaba
12th Player: Eden Carson
