The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is a premier event in women’s cricket, bringing together the world’s best players to showcase their talent on the global stage.
ICC events are known for producing unforgettable performances, with players rising to the occasion to lead their teams to glory. In this context, let’s take a closer look at the winners of the Player of the Tournament award across all ICC Women’s T20 World Cups.
1. Claire Taylor (2009)
Claire Taylor’s exceptional batting was instrumental in England’s title-winning campaign during the 2009 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at home. She was the tournament’s second-highest run-scorer, amassing 199 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 135, being dismissed only once. Her standout performances included a 75 off 54 balls against Sri Lanka and an unbeaten 76 off 53 balls against Australia.
2. Nicola Browne (2010)
New Zealand medium-pacer Nicola Browne shone in the 2010 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, finishing as the joint-highest wicket-taker. She claimed nine wickets in five matches at a remarkable average of 8.55 and an economy rate of 4.81. Despite New Zealand’s loss to Australia in the final, Browne’s stellar performances earned her the Player of the Tournament award.
3. Charlotte Edwards (2012)
England captain Charlotte Edwards dominated the 2012 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup with the bat, scoring 172 runs in five innings at an average of 43, making her the tournament’s top scorer. Although England fell to Australia in the final, Edwards’ leadership and batting earned her the Player of the Tournament award.
4. Anya Shrubsole (2014)
Pacer Anya Shrubsole became the third England cricketer to win the Player of the Tournament award at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. In 2014, on spin-friendly Bangladeshi pitches, Shrubsole picked up 13 wickets in six matches, averaging 7.53 with an economy of 4.08. However, England once again faltered in the final against Australia.
5. Stafanie Taylor (2016)
Stafanie Taylor’s all-round brilliance was on full display in the 2016 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, held in India. Leading the West Indies to their first-ever T20 World Cup title by defeating Australia in the final, Taylor scored 246 runs at an average of 41 and also took eight wickets. Her performance is considered one of the greatest in the history of the tournament.
6. Alyssa Healy (2018)
Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy had a stellar run during the 2018 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the West Indies. She scored 225 runs at an average of 56.25 and a strike rate of 144.23, including two half-centuries. Her aggressive batting was pivotal in Australia’s title triumph, earning her the Player of the Tournament accolade.
7. Beth Mooney (2020)
Beth Mooney was the cornerstone of Australia’s batting lineup during their victorious 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaign at home. Scoring 259 runs in six innings at an average of 64.75, with three half-centuries, Mooney ensured Australia’s success, even as other key players struggled. She was rightly named Player of the Tournament.
8. Ashleigh Gardner (2023)
Ashleigh Gardner’s outstanding all-round performances were central to Australia securing their third consecutive ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title in 2023 in South Africa. Gardner took 10 wickets at an average of 12.50, including a best of 5/12, and contributed 110 runs in the lower middle-order. Her efforts earned her the Player of the Tournament honor.