ICC: A T20 World Cup champion, an inspiring opening batter and captain, along with a West Indies icon, headline the ICC Women’s Player of the Month nominees for October.
Amelia Kerr (New Zealand)
Amelia Kerr, the 24-year-old all-rounder, was New Zealand’s standout performer in their historic T20 World Cup win. Kerr was named the Player of the Tournament, finishing with an impressive 135 runs and a record-breaking 15 wickets, the most by any player in a single T20 World Cup edition.
In the final against South Africa, Kerr played a pivotal role with the bat, scoring a crucial 43 runs, and followed it up with a match-winning 3 wickets. Her brilliant form continued on New Zealand’s tour of India, where she claimed 4 wickets in her lone appearance in the ODI series.
Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa)
South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt was instrumental in leading the Proteas to their second consecutive T20 World Cup final. Wolvaardt finished as the tournament’s leading run-scorer, amassing 223 runs at an average of 44.60. Her consistency with the bat was key to South Africa’s success in the UAE, having also been the top-scorer during the 2023 tournament, where they finished as runners-up.
Wolvaardt’s finest moment came in the opening match against the West Indies, where she struck an unbeaten 59, guiding South Africa to a 10-wicket victory and setting the tone for their campaign.
Deandra Dottin (West Indies)
Deandra Dottin, the explosive all-rounder from the West Indies, made a significant impact in the 2023 T20 World Cup, helping her team reach the semifinals for the first time since 2018. Dottin was in superb form with both bat and ball, scoring 120 runs at a striking strike rate of 162.16, the highest in the tournament.
Her contributions included a crucial 19-ball 27 in a must-win group match against England, guiding the West Indies to victory. In the semifinals, Dottin delivered an unforgettable performance, taking 4 wickets and nearly leading her team to the final with a 33-run knock that included three sixes in an over.
Who Will Claim The ICC Women’s Player Of The Month Award For October?
Each of these players has been a standout performer this October, showcasing exceptional skill and leadership in crucial moments. From Amelia Kerr’s record-breaking bowling and batting to Laura Wolvaardt’s consistent batting and leadership and Deandra Dottin’s all-round brilliance, these three women have delivered unforgettable performances.
The winner of the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for October will be determined soon, but all three are deserving contenders for their incredible contributions to women’s cricket.
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