Let’s see some Country-wise players to watch out for in WPL 2024.
India: Parshavi Chopra
Parshavi Chopra displayed skills in WPL 2023 with 3 wickets in 4 matches but it was her stellar performance in the U-19 Women’s World Cup 2023 that truly showcased her talent with 11 wickets in 6 matches at an average of 7.00 and an impressive economy rate of 3.66, Chopra’s skills at a young age indicate a promising future in cricket making her a prominent player to watch in the upcoming WPL 2024 season.
Australia: Phoebe Litchfield
Phoebe Litchfield’s influential stint in WBBL 2023/24 amassing 309 runs at a strike rate of 130.37 highlights her importance in the middle order despite limited international exposure her impressive performance including 189 runs at a strike rate of 170.27 signifies her potential as a top run scorer in the WPL. Litchfield’s consistency and ability to perform under pressure make her a player to watch out for from Australia in the upcoming WPL 2024 season.
England: Sophie Ecclestone
Sophie Ecclestone’s stellar performance in WPL 2023 established her as a linchpin for UP Warriorz displaying exceptional left-arm orthodox spin skills with 16 wickets in 9 matches at an average of 14.69 her tight economy rate of 6.65 and consistent contributions were instrumental in guiding the team to success as one of the premier spinners in the league Ecclestone is a player to watch out for from England.
New Zealand: Amelia Kerr
Amelia Kerr representing Mumbai Indians women in WPL 2023 showcased her all-round brilliance with 149 runs at a 37.25 average and 15 wickets in WBBL 2023/24 Kerr continued her stellar performance with 355 runs and 10 wickets dominating in Women’s Super Smash she emerged as both a top run scorer and wicket taker showcasing her versatility and impact keep an eye on her for her consistent performances and game-changing contributions.
South Africa: Nadine De Klerk
Nadine De Klerk with 48 international matches under her belt has shown her prowess with both bat and ball with 174 runs at a brisk strike rate of 140 and 37 wickets at an economy of 7.22 and a vital fifty in The Hundred women’s competition she’s a player to watch out for from South Africa, her ability to make significant impacts in crucial moments marks her as a valuable asset for the team.
West Indies: Hayley Matthews
Hayley Matthews a dynamic cricketer showcased her prowess for Mumbai Indians women in the previous WPL season amassing 271 runs from 10 matches at a stellar strike rate of 126.04 and an average of 30.11 her exceptional performances in the t20 is emerging as the leading run scorer in 2023 with 700 runs from 14 innings solidify her recognition as a pinnacle performer within the shortest format of the game making her a player to watch out for from the west indies.
Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu
After missing the inaugural WPL 2023 Chamari Athapaththu showcased her batting prowess in the WBBL 2023/24 accumulating 552 runs in 15 matches at an average of 42.86 and a strike rate of 127.18. In international cricket, she continued her solid form scoring 470 runs in 16 matches at an average of 31.33 and a strike rate of 130.91, her consistent performances across formats make her a player to watch out for from Sri Lanka in the upcoming WPL 2024 season.
Scotland: Kathryn Bryce
Kathryn Bryce demonstrated her all-round skills and contributed with both bat and ball in The Hundred Women tournament with 42 runs and 4 wickets across 6 matches along with notable performances, In WT20I playing 40 matches taking 37 wickets averaging 15.08 at an economy of 4.35 and scoring 1020 runs at an average of 36.42 she showcased versatility and value making her a player to watch out for from Scotland.
