The Countdown of the T20 World Cup has started now only a few days remain.The first ever T20 world cup was played in 2009 where the host England won their first ever T20 world cup title. Since then England have not won even a single trophy. Meanwhile, unlike the men’s team, Australia women’s team has shown dominance in the T20 World Cup. Defending Champion New Zealand women’s team aims to clinch the title again. Today, we will take a look at
Top 5 players with most runs in women’s World Cup history
Debbie Hockley – 1501 runs
Debbie Hockley is one of the biggest batsmen in women’s cricket history. While playing for the New Zealand Cricket team she has played 118 ODI matches and scored 4064 runs. She amassed 1,501 runs in 45 matches at an average of 42.88 and a strike rate of 57.16.
Laura Wolvaardt – 1,328 runs
South Africa Captain and batsman regarded as one of the finest players ever in the Proteas cricket history. She has been the most technical and explosive player. In 24 matches she played in the Women’s World Cup and scored 1328 runs at an average of 63.23 and a strike rate of 82.48, including two centuries and 12 fifties.
Mithali Raj – 1321 runs
Former Indian team legend Player Mithali Raj is at number three in this list. She played 38 matches in the World Cup. Also she scored 1,321 runs at an impressive average of 47.17. Most importantly she has been one of the finest players from India.
Janette Brittin – 1299 runs
Janette Brittin has been one of the most popular and dangerous players in that Era. She ruled like the most dangerous player she could ever. In 36 World Cup matches she played she has scored1299 runs. Also she remains the most successful player in the tournament history, with four centuries and a highest score of 138 not out.
Charlotte Edwards – 1231 runs
Charlotte Edwards is known for her way of playing crucial knocks when needed the most. She was the greatest captain ever in women’s World Cup history, She debuted at the age of 16 and became the youngest pl;atyer for England to debut. She made 173 runs against Ireland in her debut match and overall she made 1231 runs.
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