The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup has witnessed many exceptional batting performances, showcasing the growing talent and competitive spirit in the sport globally. This historic milestone underlines the thrilling evolution of women’s cricket and the relentless pursuit of excellence by its brightest stars. Here are some most run scores in women’s ODI World Cup:
Players with Most Runs in ICC Women’s World Cup
- DA Hockley: Debbie Hockley of New Zealand is the all-time highest run-scorer in the Women’s ODI World Cup. She scored 1501 runs in 45 matches at an average of 42.88, including two centuries, with a highest score of 100 not out. She was the first woman to cross 1500 runs and appear in more than 40 World Cup matches, holding the record for the most runs in Women’s ODI World Cup history.
- Mithali Raj: Mithali Raj is the second highest run-scorer in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup history. She has scored 1321 runs in 38 matches with an average of 47.17. The only player ahead of her in the Women’s ODI World Cup run-scoring list is Debbie Hockley of New Zealand, who scored 1501 runs. Mithali Raj also holds the record as the highest run-scorer in women’s One Day Internationals (ODIs) overall, with 7,805 runs in 232 matches.
- Janette Brittin: Janette Brittin is the third-highest run scorer in Women’s ODI World Cup history with 1,299 runs. She played 36 World Cup matches and scored her runs at an average of 43.3 and a strike rate of 60.4. Brittin made 4 centuries in World Cup games, with her best score being 138 not out.
- Charlotte Edwards: Charlotte Edwards is the 4th highest run-scorer in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup history with a total of 1231 runs. She played 30 matches in World Cup tournaments, maintaining an excellent average of 53.52 and a strike rate of 73.62, scoring four centuries with a highest score of 173 not out.
- Suzie Bates: Suzie Bates is the 5th highest run scorer in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup history, with a total of 1179 runs scored in 27 matches. She has an impressive batting average of 56.14 and a strike rate of 84.82 in World Cup ODIs. Her highest World Cup score is 168 runs, which is also one of her four centuries in this tournament,
These historic innings have not only set new benchmarks in women’s cricket but also inspired a generation of cricketers worldwide. As the Women’s ODI World Cup continues to grow, fans eagerly await more such breathtaking performances that celebrate the spirit and talent of women in cricket.