Big Records That Could Fall at the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025: The 13th edition of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup is almost here, running from September 30 to November 2 in India and Sri Lanka.
Every four years, the tournament gives fans unforgettable moments, with players setting new records and breaking old ones. This year, some of the biggest milestones in women’s cricket could finally be rewritten. Let’s take a look at the numbers to watch out for.
Most Runs in World Cup History
- Debbie Hockley (NZ) – 1501
- Mithali Raj (IND) – 1321
- Jan Brittin (ENG) – 1299
- Charlotte Edwards (ENG) – 1231
- Suzie Bates (NZ) – 1179
For over two decades, New Zealand’s Debbie Hockley has sat at the top of the run charts. But now, her fellow Kiwi legend Suzie Bates has a chance to overtake her. Bates needs 322 runs to claim the crown, and with at least seven group-stage matches, she’ll definitely fancy her chances.
India’s Harmanpreet Kaur (876 runs) and England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt (805) are also climbing the list and could make serious progress this time.
Most Runs in a Single Edition
- Alyssa Healy (AUS) – 509 runs (2022)
- Rachael Haynes (AUS) – 497 runs (2022)
- Debbie Hockley (NZ) – 456 runs (1997/98)
- Lindsay Reeler (AUS) – 448 runs (1988/89)
- Debbie Hockley (NZ) – 446 runs (1988/89)
Only one player has ever scored over 500 runs in a single tournament, and that’s Australia’s Alyssa Healy. The Aussie skipper will be eager to lead from the front again and perhaps repeat her heroics from 2022.
With batting-friendly pitches expected, we might see more players joining the 400-plus club.
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Highest Individual Score
- Belinda Clark (AUS) – 229* vs NED (1997)
- Chamari Athapaththu (SL) – 178* vs AUS (2017)
- Charlotte Edwards (ENG) – 173* vs IRE (1997)
- Harmanpreet Kaur (IND) – 171* vs AUS (2017)
- Stafanie Taylor (WI) – 171 vs SL (2013)
Belinda Clark’s unbeaten 229 against Denmark in 1997 has stood for 28 years. But with the quality of batting on display this year, that record might be under threat.
India’s Smriti Mandhana and South Africa’s Tazmin Brits already have four hundreds each in 2025, and several others are in red-hot form. On good batting wickets, big scores could be on the horizon.
Most Centuries in World Cup History
- Nat Sciver-Brunt (ENG) – 4
- Suzie Bates (NZ) – 4
- Charlotte Edwards (ENG) – 4
- Jan Brittin (ENG) – 4
Four players share the top spot with four centuries each. Among them, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Suzie Bates are active and could be the first to break away with a fifth ton.
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur isn’t far behind either, with three hundreds to her name.
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Most Wickets in World Cup History
- Jhulan Goswami (IND) – 43
- Lynn Fullston (AUS) – 39
- Carole Hodges (ENG) – 37
- Clare Taylor (ENG) – 36
- Shabnim Ismail (SA) – 36
- Megan Schutt (AUS) – 34
- Anya Shrubsole (ENG) – 34
Indian legend Jhulan Goswami holds the record for most wickets with 43, but her total is within reach. Australia’s Megan Schutt (34 wickets), South Africa’s Marizanne Kapp (32), and Ellyse Perry (31) are all capable of overtaking her this edition.
Best Bowling Figures in a Match
- Jackie Lord (NZ) – 6/10 vs IND (1982)
- Glenys Page (NZ) – 6/20 vs T&T (1973)
- Sophie Ecclestone (ENG) – 6/36 vs SA (2022)
- Anya Shrubsole (ENG) – 6/46 vs IND (2017)
- Jennifer Turner (NZ) – 5/5 vs NED (1993)
Jackie Lord’s brilliant 6 for 10 against India in 1982 remains the best figures in Women’s World Cup history. Only four bowlers have ever taken six in a game, with Sophie Ecclestone being the most recent in 2022.
This year’s fresh pitches in India and Sri Lanka might just provide the perfect conditions for someone to grab seven.
Most Wickets in a Single Edition
- Lyn Fullston (AUS) – 23 wickets (1981/82)
- Jackie Lord (NZ) – 22 wickets (1981/82)
- Sophie Ecclestone (ENG) – 21 wickets (2022)
- Neetu David (IND) – 20 wickets (2005)
- Shubhangi Kulkarni (IND) – 20 wickets (1981/82)
Australia’s Lyn Fullston set the record with 23 wickets back in 1982, and it’s stood strong for over 40 years. England’s Sophie Ecclestone came closest with 21 wickets in 2022.
For India, Neetu David and Shubhangi Kulkarni remain the only bowlers to hit the 20-wicket mark in a World Cup.
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