ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Team of the Tournament revealed

Runners up South Africa also have three of their players in the side, with skipper Laura Wolvaardt chosen to captain the Team of the Tournament following her sensational efforts with the bat where she amassed a whopping 571 runs at an average of 71.37 to break the record for the most runs at any single edition of the Women's World Cup.

Annabel Sutherland, Ash Gardner and leg-spinner Alana King feature from the Australian team that reached the semi-finals, with standout wicket-keeper Sidra Nawaz of Pakistan the only player named in a side to miss out on the final four.

England's Sophie Ecclestone is also included following some strong efforts that helped the European side reach the semi-finals, while compatriot Nat Sciver-Brunt is named as the 12th player.

1. Smriti Mandhana (India)

434 runs, 54.25 average, one century, two fifties

A model of consistency at the top of the batting order for India, Mandhana finished as the second-leading run-scorer at the tournament behind only Laura Wolvaardt.

Her 109 against New Zealand in Navi Mumbai was the highlight for the left-hander, while consecutive scores of 80 and 8 against Australia and England prior to that century displayed Mandhana's ability to perform well against the best teams.

2. Laura Wolvaardt (c) (South Africa)

571 runs, 71.37 average, two centuries, three fifties

Wolvaardt managed to score centuries in both knockout contests and her brilliant 101 against India in the final was perhaps outshone by her match-winning innings of 169 against England in the semis.

A trio of half-centuries earlier in the tournament helped Wolvaardt amass the largest run total ever seen at a Women's World Cup.

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3. Jemimah Rodrigues (India)

292 runs, 58.40 average, one century, one fifty

Rodrigues' stunning innings of 127 not out against Australia in the semi-finals was the major reason behind her inclusion in the side, though the India No.3 also produced a string of other good scores throughout the tournament.

An unbeaten 76 against New Zealand was of vital importance in India's run to the semis, while Rodrigues' knock of 24 helped alongside Shafali Verma's fireworks in the final against South Africa.

4. Marizanne Kapp (South Africa)

208 runs, 29.71 average, two fifties, 12 wickets, 20.25 average

Making her fifth ODI World Cup appearance, Kapp was a constant force for South Africa throughout the tournament. She saved her best for the semi-final, producing a sensational 5/20 and contributing 42 runs to help her side storm into the final.

Her all-round excellence also stood out in their massive win against Pakistan, where she hit an unbeaten 68 and claimed 3/20 to guide her team through to the knockouts.

5. Ash Gardner (Australia)

328 runs, 82 average, two centuries, one fifty, seven wickets, 37.85 average

Gardner delivered one of her finest tournaments with both bat and ball. She was among the few players to score multiple centuries and played a key role in Australia’s unbeaten run through the group stage.

Her record-breaking century off 69 balls against England was the fastest of the tournament, and she also took two wickets in that match. In the semi-final against India, her 63-run knock helped Australia post a competitive total before India’s successful chase ended their campaign.

6. Deepti Sharma (India)

215 runs, 30.71 average, one century, three fifties, 22 wickets, 20.40 average

Named Player of the Tournament, Deepti Sharma was instrumental in India’s title-winning campaign. She finished as the leading wicket-taker and scored crucial runs across the tournament.

Deepti produced her best performance on the grandest stage, taking 5/39 in the final against South Africa and adding 58 with the bat. Her consistency and ability to influence games with both bat and ball made her India’s most valuable player.

7. Annabel Sutherland (Australia)

117 runs, 29.25 average, one fifty, 17 wickets, 15.82 average

Sutherland was among Australia’s most reliable performers, finishing as the team’s leading wicket-taker and second overall in the tournament. Barring their group stage win over South Africa, she picked up wickets in Australia’s remaining World Cup matches.

Her spell of 5/40 in their group-stage win against India proved crucial in restricting the hosts to a modest total that was eventually chased down. She also stepped up with the bat when needed, scoring a composed unbeaten 98 against England besides picking three wickets in that game.

8. Nadine de Klerk (South Africa)

208 runs, 52 average, one fifty, nine wickets, 26.11 average

De Klerk was one of South Africa’s underrated performers, making valuable contributions with both bat and ball. She picked up wickets in almost every match when handed the ball and provided much-needed stability to the lower order.

Her fearless hitting added depth to the batting lineup and her unbeaten 84 off 54 balls in the group-stage win over India was one of the standout innings of the tournament. She also chipped in with two wickets in that match, earning the Player of the Match award.

Eight dismissals (four catches, four stumpings), 62 runs, 20.66 average

Sidra Nawaz enjoyed a fine tournament with the gloves, finishing the competition with the most dismissals and standing out even a competition noted for itstop class keeping across the board.

In spite of Pakistan's league phase exit, Sidra was excellent accompaniment for the performing Pakistan bowling unit, shining in particular up to the stumps with four stumpings.

Two of the stumpings came in their outing against Australia, with the dismissal of Kim Garth down the leg-side and up to quick bowler Diana Baig arguably the best dismissal at the tournament.

10. Alana King (Australia)

13 wickets, 17.38 average

King’s leg-spin caused plenty of problems throughout the tournament but her 7/18 against South Africa will go down as one of the greatest bowling spells in World Cup history. It was the best ever-return recorded in the Women’s World Cup and the best by any Australian in ODIs.

Along with her wicket-taking ability, King also scored a record half-century against Pakistan that showed her all-round capability.

11. Sophie Ecclestone (England)

16 wickets, 14.25 average

Ecclestone reaffirmed her status as the top-ranked bowler in Women’s ODIs with another strong tournament. She claimed 16 wickets from seven matches, including a superb 4/44 in the semi-final against South Africa.

Her control in the middle overs were crucial to England’s run to the final four and she bowled the joint-most maidens in the tournament alongside Kapp, despite playing fewer games than her counterpart.

12th Player - Nat Sciver-Brunt (England)

262 runs, 43.66 average, one century, one fifty, nine wickets, 29.33 average

Sciver-Brunt once again showed why she is one of the best all-rounders in the world. Leading from the front, she guided England through the group stage with just one defeat. Her half-century in the semi-final against South Africa was a fighting effort though it wasn’t enough to prevent a heavy loss.

Earlier in the tournament, she dominated Sri Lanka with a match-winning century and two wickets, showcasing her all-round value to the side.

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