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Women's T20 World Cup: 5 players who can bag Player of the Tournament award

These 5 players have the talent and experience to take the upcoming Women's 20-20 World Cup 2023 by storm and become Player of the tournament.

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The Women’s 20-20 World Cup is right around the corner with the first match just 2 days away. As the mega event nears, all players must be looking to bring out their individual best and bring glory to their nation.

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There is however only one who could be adjudged the best player of the entire event. Let’s look at the five potential players who could bag the coveted prize and become the Player of the Tournament.

Alyssa Healy

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Alyssa Healy's impressive track record in international cricket, especially in World tournaments, makes her a strong contender for the Player of the Tournament in the upcoming Women’s 20-20 World Cup. Healy's ability to take down even the best bowlers and her high strike rate are testament to her exceptional batting skills.

She has already demonstrated her potential in previous T20 World Cup and World Cup tournaments, scoring 236 runs in 6 games at a strike rate of 156.29 in the 20-20 World Cup 2020 and 509 runs at a strike rate of 103.67 in the 2022 ODI World Cup.

Healy's form in recent matches, combined with her exceptional skills and experience, makes her a player to watch out for in the tournament. If she continues her dominant form and leads her team to victory, she could very well be named the Player of the Tournament.

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Smriti Mandhana

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Despite a recent lean patch, Smriti Mandhana has the potential to be the Player of the Tournament in the upcoming 20-20 World Cup 2023. With 77 appearances in ODIs and 112 appearances in T20Is, she has proven her worth as a top-class batter with a track record of aggregating 3073 runs in ODIs at an average of 43.28 and 2651 runs in T20Is at a strike rate of 123.13. Her ability to adapt to the situation and steady the ship when the team is in trouble highlights her versatility as a player.

Mandhana's mental fortitude and her previous achievements in international cricket demonstrate that she has the capability to bounce back from a lean patch and make a significant impact in the tournament. If she can rediscover her form and deliver outstanding performances, she could very well be named the Player of the Tournament.

Beth Mooney

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Beth Mooney's impressive track record in international cricket makes her a strong contender for the Player of the Tournament in the upcoming 20-20 World Cup 2023. With 57 appearances in ODIs and 77 appearances in T20Is, she has aggregated 1941 runs in ODIs at an average of 52.45 and 2144 runs in T20Is at a strike rate of 125.30.

Mooney's form with the bat was instrumental in Australia's victory in the 20-20 World Cup 2020, where she was the top run-scorer with 259 runs in 6 matches. Her recent performance in the ODI series against Pakistan, where she smashed 191 runs in three games, showcases her form entering the tournament.

As Australia looks to defend their crown, the onus will be on Mooney to deliver with the bat and if she continues her rich vein of form, she could become the top-run scorer of the tournament and a strong contender for the Player of the Tournament award.

Nat Sciver

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Natalie Sciver, the all-rounder, has shown her brilliance in the international cricket arena. She made her debut in 2013 and has established herself as a top-notch player in the England team. Her ability to contribute both with the bat and the ball makes her a valuable asset to the team.

In the T20 World Cup 2020, Sciver played a crucial role in England's win, scoring crucial runs and taking key wickets.

Her recent form, including her exploits in the Women's Big Bash League and her record-breaking half-century in ODIs, shows that she is in great touch. With the 20-20 World Cup 2023 coming up, Sciver could be a strong contender for the Player of the Tournament award. Her versatile skills, experience and ability to perform under pressure makes her a valuable player in the tournament.

Marizaane Kapp

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Marizanne Kapp has established herself as a top all-rounder for South Africa Women's cricket team. She holds the record for highest-ever score by a South African at Women's World Cups with 102* against Pakistan and took 3 wickets in the same match.

Kapp has been a key player in South Africa's resurgence since 2014 and took a T20I hat-trick against Bangladesh in 2013. She was a recipient of Cricket South Africa's contract system and was one of only 4 South Africans to play in the inaugural Women's Big Bash League where she had 17 wickets for Sydney Sixers.

Kapp's all-round abilities and recent form make her a top contender for the Player of the Tournament in the upcoming 20-20 World Cup. She could lead South Africa to a strong performance with both bat and ball and become the tournament's top performer.

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