The ICC Women’s World Cup 2024 is going to start from 3 to 20 October 2024. This will be the ninth edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup tournament. The tournament was planned to be hosted in Bangladesh.
However, due to the ongoing political unrest in Bangladesh, the venue has been shifted to the United Arab Emirates. This decision was made to ensure the safety and security of all players, officials, and spectators involved in the tournament.
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Down Under Dominance: Australia’s ICC World Cup Squad 2024
Australia has always been a strong contender in the cricket field, whether for women or men. This year, the white-ball powerhouse has continued to dominate in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2024, showcasing its exceptional talent and teamwork.
Here’s the list of the top Australian players who have been instrumental in their success in the tournament.
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Category |
Player Name |
Role |
Batting |
Bowling |
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Batters |
Alyssa Healy |
Wicketkeeper Batter |
Right-hand bat |
– |
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Phoebe Litchfield |
Batter |
Left-hand Bat |
Legbreak |
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Beth Mooney |
Wicketkeeper Batter |
Left-hand Bat |
– |
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|
Allrounders |
Ashleigh Gardner |
Allrounder |
Right hand Bat |
Right arm Offbreak |
|
Kim Garth |
Allrounder |
Right-hand bat |
Right arm Medium fast |
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Grace Harris |
Allrounder |
Right-hand bat |
Right arm off break |
|
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Alana King |
Allrounder |
Right hand Bat |
Legbreak |
|
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Tahlia McGrath |
Allrounder |
Right-hand bat |
Right arm Medium |
|
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Ellyse Perry |
Allrounder |
Right-hand bat |
Right arm Fast medium |
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Annabel Sutherland |
Allrounder |
Right-hand bat |
Right arm Medium fast |
|
|
Bowlers |
Darcie Brown |
Bowler |
Right-hand bat |
Right arm Fast |
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Sophie Molineux |
Bowler |
Left-hand bat |
Slow Left arm Orthodox |
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Megan Schutt |
Bowler |
Right-hand bat |
Right arm Fast medium |
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Tayla Vlaeminck |
Bowler |
Right-hand bat |
Right arm Fast |
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Georgia Wareham |
Bowler |
Right-hand bat |
Legbreak |
Source: ESPNcricinfo
Green and Gold: A Winning Fold? Australia Women’s Cricket Team to undergo any changes?
The Australian Women’s Cricket Team has undergone three changes. This year there has been a little but a significant change in the Australian T20 Cricket team, with top players like Heather Graham, Jess Jonassen, and Lanning replaced by Tayla Vlaeminck, Phoebe Litchfield, and Sophie Molineux.
Last year, the Australian women’s cricket team won the ICC T20 World Cup, showcasing the depth and talent of the squad. The new additions bring fresh energy and skills to the team, ensuring that they remain a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming matches.
Vlaeminck will join Megan Schutt, Kim Garth, Darcie Brown, and Ellyse Perry as an extra seam option, while Molineux will add to Australia’s strong spin department, which includes Ash Gardner, Alana King, and Georgia Wareham.
Source: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024
Litchfield joins an already impressive batting lineup and could partner Healy or Beth Mooney at the top of Australia’s order.
Australia has been drawn in Group A of the Women’s T20 World Cup in the UAE, alongside India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The white-ball powerhouse will be looking to defend their title as the reigning champions of the Women’s T20 World Cup.
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