Nat Sciver-Brunt becomes the first British woman to be honored with Wisden’s title of World’s Leading Cricketer.

The 31-year-old has had a stellar 2023, topping the women’s game and captain Pat Cummins has led Australia to success at the World Test Championship and 50-over World Cup, taking home the men’s trophy.

He succeeds Ben Stokes, who has won the prestigious title three times in the past four years.

Seaver-Brent’s star power was recognized by Mumbai Indians earlier this year when her £320,000 Women’s Super League contract made her the highest-paid female team player in the UK.

Since then, she has hit three ODI hundreds in five innings, including two Ashes centuries in 72 hours, helping England fight back to 8-8 from 0-6 down. tie the series.

She also set a new English record with a 66-ball hundred against Sri Lanka, having previously been named the WPL finalist and second-leading scorer.

After winning Wisden’s stamp of approval, Seaver-Brent finally took on an English name on the Women’s Causeway, which the Australian has won five times in the decade since its inception.