England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt named Wisden’s Top Women’s Cricketer

April 16, 2024

Nat Sciver-Brunt has become the first English woman to be honoured as Wisden’s leading cricketer in the world in 2024. She was recognized for her outstanding performance in 2023, including hitting three ODI centuries in five innings and setting a new English record with a 66-ball hundred against Sri Lanka.

Leading women’s cricketer in the world: N Sciver-Brunt

Nat Sciver-Brunt is an accomplished all-rounder for the England women’s cricket team. A right-handed batter and right-arm medium pace bowler, she debuted for England in 2013. Sciver-Brunt has been a key contributor in all formats, scoring over 2500 ODI runs at an average above 40. Sciver-Brunt’s star power was acknowledged when she signed Women’s Premier League deal with Mumbai Indians, making her the highest-paid female team athlete in the UK. She finally placed an English name on the women’s gong, which had been won by Australians five times in the 10 years since its inception.

Cricket Awards and Honors

In addition to Sciver-Brunt, the Wisden awards also included Harry Brook and Mark Wood among the cricketers of the year. The men’s trophy was won by Australia’s Pat Cummins for his leadership in winning the World Test Championship and 50-over World Cup. Ben Stokes, who had won the title three times in the last four years, handed over the title to Cummins. The Wisden Leading Woman Cricketer in the World award is considered one of the most prestigious individual honors in women’s cricket, given the history and reputation of the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack.

N Sciver-Brunt’s Performance Highlights

Sciver-Brunt’s exceptional performance in 2023, including her success in the Ashes series and the Women’s Premier League, earned her the top spot in the women’s cricket world. Her form and consistency in scoring centuries and setting records solidified her position as the leading cricketer.

Important Facts for Exams

Inception: The award was introduced in 2015 to recognize the best female cricketer based on their performances in the preceding calendar year.
Winners List in this category:
- 2015: Meg Lanning (Australia)
- 2016: Suzie Bates (New Zealand)
- 2017: Ellyse Perry (Australia)
- 2018: Smriti Mandhana (India)
- 2019: Ellyse Perry (Australia)
- 2020: Beth Mooney (Australia)
- 2021: Lizelle Lee (South Africa)
- 2022: Nat Sciver-Brunt (England)
Most wins: Ellyse Perry of Australia is the only player to have won the award twice (2017 and 2019).

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