ICC has announced the winner of the 2024 Women’s T20I Cricketer.

of International Cricket Council (ICC) In the year It has announced awards for both male and female cricketers in 2024 in recognition of outstanding performance across all formats.

2024 ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer

The ICC announced on Saturday New Zealanduniversal star, Amelia Kerr2024 Being awarded the prestigious Women’s T20I Cricket Player of the Year award. This recognition highlights her stellar year of contributions in the shorter form of the game, particularly in leading New Zealand to their first ever ICC Women’s T20I World Cup title. Kerr, who played a pivotal role in New Zealand’s historic ICC Women’s T20I World Cup victory in the United Arab Emirates, has been selected as Sri Lanka’s captain. Chamari AtapatuSouth African Battalion Laura Wollwardtand Ireland comprehensive Orla Prendergast.

Bowling Masterclass: Rule the world with the ball

Kerr’s bowling performances in 2024 were no exception. In 18 matches, she has claimed an impressive 29 wickets at an average of 15.55, delivering consistently at crucial times. Her conspicuous display was opposed Australia In September 2024 at Mackay, she broke the formidable Australian line-up with figures of 4/20.

Her dominance carried over to the T20 World Cup, where she became the tournament’s top wicket-taker with 15 wickets at an impressive average of 7.33 and an economy rate of just 4.85. This will affect another four-wicket haul against Australia and New Zealand’s win over Sri Lanka in the group stage. Pakistan and the West Indies In the semi-finals. Kerr’s ability to break partnerships and apply pressure with her accurate bowling was instrumental in New Zealand’s World Cup success.

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All-rounder: Contributions with the bat

Kher’s contribution was not limited to her bowling. As a reliable all-rounder, she amassed 387 runs in T20Is during the year, at an average of 24.18. Her performances with the bat have been crucial, especially in high-profile matches. In the World Cup final against South Africa, she led New Zealand’s innings with an impressive 43 off 38 balls, helping her team set a target of 158. 27, placing her among the top ten run-scorers. Her ability to step up in pressure situations has highlighted her immense value to the New Zealand side.

The historic T20 World Cup 2024 campaign

Keir’s all-round brilliance was the cornerstone of New Zealand’s maiden ICC Women’s T20I World Cup triumph. She won the opening match against India, suffocating the opposition with her controlled bowling. After picking up four wickets in Australia’s group defeat, Kher helped the team recover with impressive performances in the series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

In the semi-final against West Indies, Kerr once again rose to the occasion with both bat and ball to lead her team to the final. Kher, who faced South Africa in Dubai, had a match-winning performance in the final. Apart from her crucial performance with the bat, she took 3/24 with the ball as captain Wolwardt and dismissed key batsmen. Anneke Bosch. Her effort ignited celebrations in Dubai and marked New Zealand’s 32-run victory.

Amelia Kerr’s contribution did not go unnoticed as she was named player of the match in the World Cup final and her all-round heroics won the player of the tournament award. With her performance, she became the second New Zealand female cricketer to win the ICC Women’s T20I Player of the Year award. Susie Bates In 2016

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This article was originally published by WomenCricket.comA Cricket Times Company.