The ICC Awards, presented annually by the International Cricket Council (ICC), recognize outstanding achievements in international cricket. Among these honors, the ICC Women’s Associate Cricketer of the Year celebrates the exceptional performance of a player from an associate nation, acknowledging their remarkable contributions to the sport.
Queentor Abel (Kenya) 2023
Queentor Abel made her debut against Zimbabwe in the first match of the Victoria Tri-Series in Kampala on April 6, 2019. In the year 2023, she showcased her talent in 17 matches, amassing a total of 476 runs with a notable high score of 109 runs and an impressive batting average of 34.00. Additionally, she proved her prowess in bowling, claiming 30 wickets throughout the season, with her best figure being 5 wickets for just 5 runs, boasting an average of 7.36. Not only is she a force to be reckoned with on the field, but she also excels in fielding, having secured 14 catches under her name.
Esha Oza (UAE) 2022
Esha Oza made her debut against the Netherlands in the third match of Group A during the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 Qualifier in Utrecht on July 7, 2018. Recognized for her exceptional performance, she was awarded in 2022. In the year 2022, she played 25 matches, showcasing her batting prowess by accumulating 675 runs, including an unbeaten 158, scoring her 2nd T20I ton, and maintaining an impressive batting average of 35.52. In addition to her batting skills, she has also made valuable contributions with the ball, claiming 15 wickets, with her best figures being 3/5.
Andrea-Mae Zepeda (Austria) 2021
Andrea-Mae Zepeda made her debut against Norway in the second match of the Women’s T20I Quadrangular Series in France, held in Nantes on July 31, 2019. In the year 2021, she displayed her batting prowess by amassing 361 runs in 8 matches, achieving a remarkable high score of 101 runs and maintaining an impressive batting average of 51.57, which included a century. In addition to her batting achievements, she also contributed with the ball, taking 2 wickets with a best bowling figure of 1/15.