Top 5 Men’s And Women’s ODI Run-Getters In 2024
From Kusal Mendis to Smriti Mandhana, 2024 was full of impressive performances in men's and women's ODI cricket.
The year 2024 was filled with some intense ODI action in men’s and women’s cricket.
From Pathum Nissanka’s double-century against Afghanistan to Travis Head’s spectacular 154 against England in Nottingham, the men’s game witnessed a handful of impressive knocks. The women’s game, on the other hand, continued its upward trajectory with stars like Smriti Mandhana and Laura Wolvaardt stealing the headlines.
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Today’s take a look at the cricket stars who dominated the batting charts in the format in the last 12 months.
Top 5 Men’s ODI Run-getters in 2024
Kusal Mendis, Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka wicketkeeper batter Kusal Mendis was in top form in ODI cricket this year. He competed in 17 matches while scoring 742 runs for the Asian side. The wicketkeeper-batter also recorded the joint-most number of dismissals with the gloves — 19.
Pathum Nissanka, Sri Lanka: In second place, we have another Sri Lankan batter Pathum Nissanka. In the 12 matches he played, Nissanka scored 694 runs at a staggering average of 63.09.
Charith Asalanka, Sri Lanka: Rounding off the top three is Charith Asalanka who scored 605 runs in 18 ODIs. He batted at an average of 50.41 and a 97.11 strike rate.
Keacy Carty, West Indies: Taking fourth place on the list is West Indies batter Keacy Carty who scored 560 runs in 2024. In the 12 matches Carty played, he batted at an average of 62.22.
Harsh Thaker, Canada: Harsh Thaker represented Canada in 15 ODIs this year and ended as the highest Associate run-getter. He scored 553 runs with a high score of an unbeaten 111. His average stands at 46.08.
Top 5 Women’s ODI Run-getters in 2024
Smriti Mandhana, India: Leading the pack is Indian left-handed opener Smriti Mandhana who accumulated 747 runs this year. In the 13 matches Smriti played, she scored four centuries and three fifties.
Laura Wolvaardt, South Africa: South African captain Laura Wolvaardt played 12 ODI matches in 2024 and scored 697 runs. She batted at an average of 87.12.
Tammy Beaumont, England: English batter Tammy Beaumont scored 554 runs this year. She competed in 15 matches, batting at a strike rate of 94.86.
Hayley Matthews, West Indies: In fourth place, we have West Indies opener Hayley Matthews who scored 469 runs in a mere seven matches. She batted at an average of 78.16 while also scoring three centuries.
Chamari Athapaththu, Sri Lanka: Legendary Sri Lanka batter Chamari Athapaththu scored 458 runs in ODIs this year. In nine matches, Athapaththu smashed one century and two fifties.
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