One-Day Internationals (ODIs) is one of the most popular formats of cricket. Women’s cricket has seen a significant rise in popularity in recent years, and the quality of the game has improved dramatically. The ODI format has been the mainstay of women’s cricket since its inception, and over the years, many great players have emerged. In this article, we will take a look at the top 7 scores in women’s ODI history.
1. AC Kerr- 232* ( New Zealand vs Ireland, Dublin, 2018)
AC Kerr-232* is the highest individual score by a woman cricketer in One Day International (ODI) history. It was achieved by New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr in a match against Ireland in Dublin on June 13, 2018. Kerr, who was only 17 years old at the time, scored an unbeaten 232 runs off 145 balls, including 31 fours and 2 sixes. Her innings helped New Zealand set a world-record total of 490 runs, which they defended comfortably by bowling out Ireland for just 144 runs. Kerr’s performance earned her widespread praise and cemented her place as one of the rising stars of women’s cricket.
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2. Belinda Clark – 229* (Australia vs Denmark, Mumbai, 1997)
Belinda Clark is widely regarded as one of the greatest women cricketers of all time. She held the record for the highest individual score in women’s ODIs for almost 17 years. Her unbeaten 229* against Denmark in Mumbai in 1997 remains the highest individual score in women’s ODIs. Clark faced 155 deliveries and hit 22 fours and 4 sixes in her innings. She helped Australia post a mammoth total of 412/3, which remains the highest team total in women’s ODIs.
3. Deepti Sharma – 188* (India vs Ireland, Potchefstroom, 2022)
Deepti Sharma is an Indian cricketer who has been a regular member of the Indian team for a few years now. She scored an unbeaten 188* against Ireland in Potchefstroom in 2022, which is the third-highest individual score in women’s ODIs. Sharma faced 160 deliveries and hit 27 fours and 2 sixes in her innings. She helped India post a total of 358/3, which they defended comfortably, winning the match by 249 runs.
4. Alyssa Healy – 148 (Australia vs Sri Lanka, Bristol, 2019)
Alyssa Healy is an Australian cricketer who has been a regular member of the Australian team for several years. In the 2019 World Cup match against Sri Lanka in Bristol, Healy scored 148 off just 61 deliveries, which is the fourth-highest individual score in women’s ODIs. Healy hit 19 fours and 7 sixes in her innings and helped Australia post a total of 334/5, which they defended comfortably, winning the match by 87 runs.
5. Chamari Athapaththu – 178* (Sri Lanka vs Australia, Bristol, 2017)
Chamari Athapaththu is a Sri Lankan cricketer who has been a regular member of the Sri Lankan team for many years. In the 2017 World Cup match against Australia in Bristol, Athapaththu scored an unbeaten 178 off just 143 deliveries, which is the fifth-highest individual score in women’s ODIs. She hit 22 fours and 6 sixes in her innings, and Sri Lanka posted a total of 257/9, which they were unable to defend, losing the match by 8 wickets.
6. Harmanpreet Kaur- 171* (Australia vs India, County Ground, Derby, 2017)
Harmanpreet Kaur is a renowned cricketer from India, known for her powerful batting and exceptional leadership skills. In 2017, she played memorable innings of 171* runs off just 115 balls in the Women’s World Cup semi-final against Australia, which helped India reach the final for the second time in history. This knock is considered one of the greatest innings in women’s cricket and earned her widespread recognition and accolades. Harmanpreet has also led India in several international matches and continues to be a vital player in the team’s success.
7. 173* Charlotte Edwards England vs Ireland (December 1997)
England’s Charlotte Edwards went on to score what would later become the fifth-highest individual score in Women’s ODI when England faced off against Ireland in the 1997 Women’s World Cup in Pune. The skipper, who opened the batting for her side, carried the bat for her team as she went on to score an unbeaten 173 off 155 balls at a strike rate of 111.61. England went on to score 324 at the loss of just three wickets. In response, Ireland could just manage 116 runs, with England winning the game by 208 runs.
Women’s cricket has come a long way in recent years, and the quality of the game has improved dramatically. These top 7 scores in women’s ODI history highlight the immense talent and skill of the players who have achieved these milestones. It is a testament to their dedication and hard work that they have been able to achieve such feats. As women’s cricket continues to grow and gain more recognition, we will likely see more records being broken in the future.