India's ODI skipper Mithali Raj amassed 503 runs at an average of 62.87 in 2021. Her runs came at a time when the Indian team struggled as a unit, which makes her contribution even more important.
Mithali Raj, who has 738 rating points, is behind South Africa's Lizelle Lee (761) and Australia's Alyssa Healy (750) in the latest ICC Women's ODI rankings.
Bhuvneshwar became the third successive Indian recipient of the award since its inception early this year.
The 17-year-old had grabbed the top position for the first time after helping her side reach the knockout phase of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup last year in Australia.
A look at the women cricketers who have hit the most number of sixes in T20 cricket.
India crumbled against the South African bowling attack as they were bowled out for 70 in 17.3 overs.
Surrey Stars played their semi-final on the same day, where they edged past Western Storm.
South Africa seamers Shabnim Ismail and Ayabonga Khaka took three wickets apiece.
Rumeli Dhar played a T20I after 2,586 days.
Lizelle (58*) remained unbeaten along with Minion du Preez (2*) remained unbeaten as rain interrupted play. The match was finally called off after no signs of rain stopping.