Edwards named ICC Women's World Twenty20 player of tournament

Edwards was the unanimous choice of the select group of experts following her consistent good form that helped guide her side to the final. The 32-year-old batted five innings in the tournament, scoring a total of 172 runs at an average of 43, while finishing the event as the highest run-scorer.

Despite he side losing the final to Australia, Edwards was pleased with her overall performance in the event.

"Tonight I would have liked to have been lifting the ICC World Twenty20 trophy but it wasn't to be for us. However, it's obviously very humbling to be named player of the tournament and it will be something that, with time, I will reflect upon and take great pride," she said.

 

The selection panel that chose the ICC World Twenty20 women's players of the tournament consisted of Geoff Allardice (ICC General Manager