Official Team of the Tournament Announced for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be remembered as a tournament of firsts, surprises, and spectacular individual performances. Held in the United Arab Emirates after being relocated from Bangladesh, the 20-day event became a stage where underdogs defied the odds, bowlers ruled the pitch, and new champions were crowned.

For the first time in Women’s T20 World Cup history, neither Australia nor England made it to the final, a shock to many cricketing fans worldwide. The tournament was particularly disappointing for the Asian cricketing community, as their most promising contender, India, failed to reach the semi-finals. Yet, this edition will always be remembered as the one where New Zealand Women finally broke their ICC trophy drought, lifting their first-ever World Cup in any form of women’s cricket. This triumph also brought New Zealand its first World Cup across both men’s and women’s cricket, an extraordinary feat for the nation.

 

As the dust settles, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced its official Team of the Tournament, which includes standout performers from the seven participating nations. Finalists New Zealand and South Africa lead the way with three players each, reflecting their dominance. Stars from England, India, West Indies, Bangladesh, and Australia also made it into the prestigious lineup, highlighting a truly global event.

 

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 – Team of the Tournament

• Laura Wolvaardt (capt)
• Tazmin Brits
• Danni Wyatt-Hodge
• Amelia Kerr
• Harmanpreet Kaur
• Deandra Dottin
• Nigar Sultana (wk)
• Afy Fletcher
• Rosemary Mair
• Megan Schutt
• Nonkululeko Mlaba
• 12th player – Eden Carson

 

A Historic Milestone

New Zealand’s victory not only marked their first ICC trophy in women’s cricket but also their first-ever World Cup title in both men’s and women’s cricket. This historic achievement showcased the growth and development of women’s cricket in the country.

Team of the Tournament

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Team of the Tournament features players from seven different teams, reflecting the competitive nature of the competition. Champions New Zealand and runners-up South Africa have three representatives each, while England, India, the West Indies, Bangladesh, and Australia are also represented.

Amelia Kerr Shines

Amelia Kerr, who was named both Player of the Match in the final and Player of the Tournament, is a deserving inclusion in the team. The 24-year-old all-rounder showcased her exceptional skills with both bat and ball, taking 15 wickets and scoring 135 runs throughout the tournament. Her 43 runs in the final were crucial in helping New Zealand lift the trophy.

Joining Kerr from New Zealand are Rosemary Mair, who took 10 wickets, and Eden Carson, who was selected as the 12th player.

South African Dominance

South Africa’s opening pair, Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits, finished as the two highest run-scorers in the competition. Both players were remarkably consistent throughout the tournament, contributing valuable runs to their team’s success. Wolvaardt, who was named captain of the Team of the Tournament, scored 223 runs at an impressive average of 44.60. Brits also made significant contributions, scoring 187 runs.

Other Notable Performances

Danni Wyatt-Hodge from England, Nigar Sultana from Bangladesh, Harmanpreet Kaur from India, Megan Schutt from Australia, and West Indies duo Deandra Dottin and Afy Fletcher were also selected for their outstanding performances throughout the tournament.

 

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be remembered for its unforgettable moments, outstanding individual performances, and the crowning of a new champion in New Zealand. This tournament has reshaped the landscape of women’s cricket, proving that the competition is becoming more intense, with more teams challenging the traditional powerhouses. The players named in the Team of the Tournament have all showcased their exceptional talent, and their contributions will go down in history as part of one of the most thrilling editions of the Women’s T20 World Cup ever.