Women’s World Cup 2022 – Australia’s 3 players to watch out for
The twelfth edition of the Women’s World Cup is set to begin on March 4, 2022, in New Zealand. Australian women are clearly dominating the list in terms of titles won as they have lifted the trophy a staggering six times out of the 11 tournaments held. The team would be looking to clinch their 7th WC title come April 3, the day the final clash will be played.
Let’s take a look at 3 key players for Australia women in the World Cup 2022
1.Meg Lanning
With 4069 runs in 91 matches, skipper Meg Lanning is the third-highest run-scorer for Australian women in ODIs. The experienced cricketer has an exceptional average of 52.84 with 14 centuries and 17 fifties under her belt in the 50-overs format. Her highest score of 152* came in the World Cup itself against Sri Lanka in the last edition in 2017. She was a part of the 2013 WC winning team and she also captained the team to the 2020 T20 WC triumph at home. In the upcoming world cup as well, she will be leading the team from the front with her experience and leadership skills.
2.Ellyse Perry
All-rounder Ellyse Perry made her ODI debut way back in the year 2007 and with 121 appearances she has a wealth of experience. She has accumulated 3206 runs in 97 innings with an average of 50.09 and two tons and 28 fifties. Perry has also taken 156 wickets in the format and even she was a part of the 2013 WC triumph where she scored 25* and took three wickets in the final. A genuine wicket-taker and fifth-highest run-getter for Australia will be a key player in the tough New Zealand conditions.
3.Jess Jonassen
The left-arm orthodox spinner Jess Jonassen will lead the spin department duties for Australia in the WC. With 118 ODI wickets in 77 matches, Jonassen is the fourth-highest wicket-taker for Australia. Her average and economy rate reads as 19.76 and 3.94 respectively with the best bowling figures of 5/27. In the absence of Sophie Molineux, Jonassen will be a vital cog alongside young spinner Alana King and Amanda Wellington.
