Annabel Sutherland has made history in Australian cricket by securing her second consecutive Belinda Clark Award, making her the fifth woman to achieve this feat. The 24-year-old all-rounder was honored as Australia’s top women’s cricketer at a ceremony at the Sydney Cricket Ground, where she received 77 votes, narrowly surpassing Beth Mooney by three votes.
Apart from the main award, Sutherland was also recognized as the ODI Player of the Year, highlighting her significant contributions during a series of challenging overseas matches. Meanwhile, Beth Mooney clinched the T20I Player of the Year title, excelling in the limited T20I matches played by Australia in New Zealand.
During the voting period, Australia participated in 13 white-ball matches, with Sutherland emerging as a key player in the ODI World Cup. She stood out as a top wicket-taker for Australia in the tournament, showcasing her skills as an all-rounder with both bat and ball. Sutherland’s exceptional performance earned her a place among elite multiple-time award winners in Australian women’s cricket.
