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The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is now close to crowning its champion, but the fight is not just for the trophy, there is another big prize still waiting to be decided. The ICC has shortlisted four of the tournament’s biggest stars for the Aramco Player of the Tournament award after excelling with both bat and ball.
Australian star all-rounder Ellyse Perry, Indian batting star Smriti Mandhana, English batsman Danny Wyatt-Hodge and South African superstar Marizanne Kapp have been shortlisted for the Aramco Player of the Tournament award at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
All four have impressed with consistent performances for their respective teams. The voting poll is still open and fans around the world can choose their favorite star directly on the ICC website.
Ellyse Perry leads Australia’s unbeaten run at ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
Ellyse Perry has once again shown why she is one of Australia’s greatest match-winners. The experienced all-rounder has scored 185 runs in the tournament at an average of 46.25. Perry has also taken four wickets in the tournament at an impressive bowling average of 7.50.
Perry has been the main reason for Australia’s unbeaten journey to the final. She has already won the Player of the Match award three times during the tournament. He played a key role in Australia defeating Bangladesh in Leeds by taking two important wickets and scoring 19 not out.
After a nine-wicket win over Bangladesh Women, Perry scored consecutive half-centuries against Pakistan and India. For these match-winning performances, he won three POTM awards.
Smriti Mandhana shines despite India’s heartbreaking defeat
India’s vice-captain and star opening batsman Smriti Mandhana performed well with the bat in the tournament. She was one of India’s most consistent batsmen, scoring 205 runs at an average of 41.
The left-handed player made a great start to the World Cup by scoring consecutive half-centuries against Pakistan and Netherlands, helping India win both the matches easily.
In India’s last group-stage match against Australia, he played another important inning of 38 runs. However, India failed to defeat the Australian team and missed out on a place in the semi-finals.
Danny Wyatt-Hodge leads the run-scoring charts
England’s opening batsman Danny Wyatt-Hodge has been the most dangerous batsman and highest run-scorer of the tournament. He has scored 294 runs at an excellent average of 73.50 and strike rate of 152.33. He started the tournament with a brilliant century against Sri Lanka in Birmingham.
After this, Danny continued his excellent form by scoring two more half-centuries. His aggressive batting at the top has played a big role in taking England to the final as an invincible team.
Marijne Kapp’s spectacular World Cup campaign
South African all-rounder Marizanne Cap has once again proved her worth with both bat and ball. He has scored 124 runs at an average of 31 and taken eight wickets at an average of 14.37.
Kapp performed brilliantly against India by taking two wickets and then played a brilliant innings of 81 not out to give South Africa a memorable six-wicket win. His all-round performance was the biggest reason behind South Africa reaching the knockout stage.
