WPL 2023: 5 players who can be Player of the Tournament

The eagerly-awaited inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) commenced on March 4. Some renowned names of world cricket have featured in the marquee tournament thus far and proven their mettle on the big stage. As the T20 extravaganza moves forward, fans will witness many more jaw-dropping performances on the cricket field.

Among the sea of top-drawer players featuring in WPL 2023, there are a few who could make the T20 carnival their own with their performances and bag the player of the tournament award. Let us look at the contenders who could grab the prize.

Here are five players who can be Player of the Tournament

5. Ashleigh Gardner

Ashleigh Gardner is a ferocious striker ball and has knocked the wind of out bowling attacks that have come her way. On her day, she has inflicted carnage even on the best of bowlers. Further, the 25-year-old is a wily customer with the ball and has chipped in with crucial wickets at regular intervals.

Gardner has racked up 1176 runs in 73 T20Is at a strike rate of 132.43 and taken 53 wickets at an economy of 6.27. When it comes to the 50-over format, the 25-year-old has scored 686 runs in 52 games at a strike rate of 117.26 and bagged 58 wickets at an economy of 4.09.

Gardner took the T20 World Cup 2023 by storm with her blistering performances. She smashed 110 runs in six games at a strike rate of 119.56 and bagged ten wickets at an economy of 6.25. She is in top form and could set the WPL 2023 ablaze with her showings, capturing the coveted prize.