Shortlist Revealed for ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year 2023
The ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year 2023 shortlist features three dynamic all-rounders and the top-ranked women’s T20I bowler, showcasing their exceptional performances throughout the year.
Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka):
In 16 matches, the veteran Sri Lankan, Chamari Athapaththu, demonstrated her prowess with 470 runs and 8 wickets.
Athapaththu’s standout moment came in Cape Town during the Women’s T20 World Cup.
where her brilliant knock of 68 off 50 balls propelled Sri Lanka to a thrilling three-run victory over South Africa.
Finishing the year with 470 runs at a strike rate of 130.91, including an unbeaten 80 against New Zealand and a crucial all-round performance against England in Derby.
Athapaththu’s contributions were instrumental in Sri Lanka’s success.
Sophie Ecclestone (England):
Sophie Ecclestone, the top-ranked women’s T20I bowler.
left an indelible mark with 23 wickets in 11 matches at an extraordinary average of 10.60.
Her stellar performance in the Women’s T20 World Cup, where she claimed 11 wickets.
elevated her to over 800 rating points, making her the second bowler to achieve this feat in the MRF Tyres ICC Women’s T20I Bowling rankings.
Ecclestone’s standout moment was her exceptional spell of 3/15 against India at the Wankhede, displaying her mastery in varying pace and trajectory.
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Hayley Matthews (West Indies):
The No.1 ranked MRF Tyres ICC Women’s T20I all-rounder.
Hayley Matthews, had a sensational year, amassing 700 runs and taking 19 wickets in 14 matches.
Matthews’ outstanding performance against Australia in a bilateral T20I series showcased her brilliance, with scores of 99*, 132, and 79.
Her record-breaking 132 in a run-chase of 213 against Australia marked one of the highest individual scores in women’s T20I run-chases. Matthews’ remarkable all-round game against Ireland and her stunning 132 against Australia exemplify her extraordinary contributions.
Ellyse Perry (Australia):
Ellyse Perry demonstrated her versatility with 319 runs and 6 wickets in 14 matches.
While her T20 World Cup performance may have been below her standards.
Perry finished the year strongly with impressive scores in bilateral series against England and West Indies. Notably.
Perry’s aggressive intent with the bat yielded 319 runs at an average of 45.57 and a strike rate of 151.18. Her standout moment included a remarkable piece of fielding in the T20 World Cup semi-final against India.
showcasing her commitment to the team’s cause.
As these exceptional women cricketers vie for the ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year 2023 Award, their remarkable achievements and contributions to the game are truly commendable.
