{"id":6779,"date":"2025-01-27T18:55:10","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T13:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/exams\/?p=6779"},"modified":"2026-02-24T12:51:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T07:21:02","slug":"smriti-mandhana-icc-womens-odi-cricketer-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/smriti-mandhana-icc-womens-odi-cricketer-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Smriti Mandhana Named ICC Women\u2019s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\">The 2024 One Day International campaign opened new horizons for Smriti Mandhana making her a prominent figure in women&#39;s cricket. The great left-handed bat skills and low-pressure talent of Smriti Mandhana enabled India to win numerous contests throughout the year. Her ODI batting accomplishments earned the ICC Women&rsquo;s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024 award.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Key Highlights of Smriti Mandhana&rsquo;s 2024 Season<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Run-Scoring Process<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Total Runs Scored: <\/strong>747 runs in 13 matches.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Leading Run-Scorer: <\/strong>Mandhana stood at the forefront of WODI run scorers during that year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Batting Average:<\/strong> with an average of 57.86 demonstrated her ability to perform consistently in any playing conditions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Strike Rate:<\/strong> Given her combination of aggression with methodical bat strokes she achieved a strike rate of 95.15.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Century Milestones<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">C<strong>enturies Scored:<\/strong> In 2024 Mandhana smacked four centuries in ODIs which established her as the player who hit the most four-figure knocks in a single calendar year in women&#39;s international ODI cricket history.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Boundary Count:<\/strong> Mandhana pushed her reputation as a boundary expert by hitting 95 fours and 6 sixes during the year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Notable Performances<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Against South Africa (June): <\/strong>As India won every match with a clean sweep Mandhana helped deliver two consecutive hundreds in the series.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Against New Zealand (October):<\/strong> Mandhana secured the Indian victory through her match-winning 100-run performance in the final series match.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Against Australia (December): <\/strong>Mandhana battled with a determined 105 at Perth&#39;s WACA facing the top global team in a losing match that revealed her strong fighting spirit and her capability to excel under pressure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">ICC Women&rsquo;s Championship<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Mandana ran away with the ICC Women&rsquo;s Championship run-scoring leadership with 1358 runs from 24 matches to guide India to their title success in the premier tournament.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Indian batswoman Smriti Mandhana showcased remarkable talent alongside consistent batting during a standout 2024 season while succeeding under demanding match situations. Her four centuries alongside leading run-scoring achievements during crucial series make Smriti Mandhana an undeniable candidate for ICC Women&#39;s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024. Through her record-breaking progress, Mandhana has secured her position among the top cricketers who motivate the new generation of women&#39;s international cricket.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2024 One Day International campaign opened new horizons for Smriti Mandhana making her a prominent figure in women&#39;s cricket. The great left-handed bat skills and low-pressure talent of Smriti Mandhana enabled India to win numerous contests throughout the year. Her ODI batting accomplishments earned the ICC Women&rsquo;s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024 award. 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