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Published: 07:08 3 October 2024
The ninth edition of Women's T20 World Cup is going up today. This year's tournament is scheduled to be held in Bangladesh, but considering the recent situation in the country, the tournament will be held in the United Arab Emirates.
Ten countries will fight for the title this year. This report is about the top five cricketers selected for the tournament. The entire cricket world will have an extra eye on them. Who can single-handedly turn the tide of the match-
Nahida Akhter (Bangladesh)
Nahida Akhtar is currently the biggest name in Bangladesh women's cricket. The right-arm spinner has been having a great time with the ball recently. Nahida was recently selected as the world's best female cricketer in the one-day format in 2023. Earlier, Nahidar made his debut in international cricket with a match against Pakistan in 2015. Since then, this cricketer has been making an outstanding contribution to women's cricket in the country.
Nahida played a total of 87 T20 matches in the Bangladesh jersey. He took 99 wickets. His best bowling figure in T20 is 5 wickets for 8 runs. Also, this Tigress spinner is capable of picking up wickets at important moments. Due to which there will be extra attention in this season.
Smriti Mandhana (India)
Smriti Mandhana is said to be the cornerstone of Indian women's cricket batting. After making his debut in the Indian team in 2014, the 28-year-old opener became an important member of the team. He has scored 3493 runs in 141 T20 matches for India so far. Mandhana scored 26 half-centuries in this short format of cricket.
This Indian is also the second highest run scorer in international T20 cricket. His experience and aggressive batting is a big threat for any team. Due to which the eyes of the cricket world will be on this Indian opener in this season.
Beth Mooney (Australia)
Australia is the most successful team in the Women's T20 World Cup. Till now, Auji girls have lifted the T20 World Cup title maximum six times. They are also the current champions. On the other hand, Australia's best batter is Beth Mooney. This wicket-keeper batsman tops the list of the best batsmen in the women's T20 format.
Due to which all eyes will be on the 30-year-old female cricketer in this season. So far in this short format of cricket, he has played 101 matches and got 2858 runs from his bat. He also has two centuries and 23 half-centuries to his name in T20 cricket.
Sophie Ecclestone (England)
English bowler Sophie Ecclestone is number one in the ranking of ICC T20 and ODI bowlers. This left-arm spinner has played 85 T20 matches for England. Has taken 126 wickets at an average of 14.
This 25-year-old cricketer topped the list of bowlers in the T20 format when he was only 20 years old. This English bowler can turn the match at any time with his bowling skills.
Fatima Sana (Pakistan)
Captain Fatima Sana is said to be the rising star of Pakistan women's cricket. This 22-year-old cricketer made his debut for the national team in 2019. He played an outstanding role in both bat and ball departments during the team's bad times. Due to which the global tournament will have extra attention on this Pakistani pacer.
Fatima played 43 T20 matches for the national team and took 31 wickets. Although a bowler, this Pakistani captain can score runs with the bat if the team needs it. Because of which, the T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates will have an extra focus on Fatima Sana.
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