ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: Can Sophie Ecclestone spin the T20 World Cup England’s way this time around?

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is just upon us and all the teams are preparing for it in full flow. The Australian Women’s team, who are the defending champions are preparing a little extra because defending the title is more difficult than winning it. The tournament is scheduled to begin on 10^th February 2023 where the hosts South Africa Women will take on Sri Lanka Women. The marquee event will be played in 3 South African cities of Cape Town, Paarl, and Gqeberha over a period of 17 days.

In a game usually dominated by batters, Sophie Ecclestone is the player England would be banking upon to win the World Cup this time around. Sophie Ecclestone, England’s current best bowler, is also the number one bowler in ICC Women’s T20I Bowling rankings with 763 rating points.

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— England's Barmy Army (@TheBarmyArmy) March 31, 2022

She is one of the most important players in the English cricketing setup as well as the leadership group. This left-arm spinner is at the pinnacle of the sport and is taking wickets everywhere in the world. She is currently at the peak of her cricketing career and would want to use it in favor of her team in this tournament.

She took 19 wickets in the last calendar year (2022) in just 16 innings. Her economy rate was as low as 5.86 runs per over which shows that she not only gives you wickets but gives wickets at a very less economy rate.

Sophie Ecclestone who was also a part of the ICC Women’s T20I Team of the year 2022 is the player who can help England win the trophy this time around after a long wait.