India’s Harmanpreet Kaur, who played a pivotal role in winning the maiden Women’s World Cup for India, was surprisingly not included in the ICC’s Team of the Tournament. Instead, Laura Wolvaardt, the South African captain, was chosen to lead the side.
India has three players in the lineup: Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Deepti Sharma. England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt was named the 12th player.
Harmanpreet Kaur’s World Cup Performance
Harmanpreet scored 260 runs in nine matches at an average of 32.50, including a crucial 89-run knock in the semi-final against Australia. Despite her leadership and performances, the ICC panel overlooked her for the tournament’s best XI.
Other Indian Stars Recognized
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Smriti Mandhana: Second-highest run-scorer with 434 runs at an average of 54.25, including a century against New Zealand.
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Jemimah Rodrigues: Scored 127 in the semi-final, contributing to India’s highest-ever chase in women’s ODI history (339).
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Deepti Sharma: Chosen as Player of the Tournament for topping the bowling charts with 22 wickets.
ICC Team of the Tournament Breakdown
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Captain: Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa)
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Players: Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, Ashleigh Gardner, Deepti Sharma, Annabel Sutherland, Nadine de Klerk, Sidra Nawaz, Alana King, Sophie Ecclestone
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12th Player: Nat Sciver-Brunt (England)
The Proteas have three representatives: Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, and Nadine de Klerk. Australia is represented by Annabel Sutherland, Alana King, and Ashleigh Gardner, while Pakistan has wicketkeeper Sidra Nawaz.
Standout Performances
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Laura Wolvaardt: Leading run-scorer of the tournament with 571 runs at an average of 71.37.
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Sidra Nawaz: Excelled as Pakistan’s wicketkeeper, outperforming competitors like Richa Ghosh and Alyssa Healy with three catches and four stumpings, including a notable dismissal of Harmanpreet Kaur.
The Team of the Tournament was selected by a panel of experts including Ian Bishop, Mel Jones, Isa Guha, Gaurav Saxena, and Estelle Vasudevan.
