Meg Lanning

Top Players With Most Centuries in Women’s ODIs: Complete List of Women’s ODI Hundred-Makers

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:53:41 GMT

On Sunday, captain Alyssa Healy scored a brilliant innings that helped Australia to a convincing win over India and made it two defeats in two matches for the Women in Blue at the ICC Women's World Cup 2025. Healy's innings was a superb blend of aggression, timing, and calmness, showing why she is one of the most dangerous batters in women's cricket. Healy's innings was critical not just to Australia's win, but it also underlined that the quality and competitiveness of women's cricket is on the rise, where individual talent is impacting matches in big tournaments.

Women's cricket has a long history of batters producing phenomenal performances in the fifty-over format, with centuries often being the sign of class and consistency. With the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 taking place right now, it is a good time to look at the players with the record for most centuries in Women's ODIs. Legends such as Mithali Raj, Charlotte Edwards and Meg Lanning have set benchmarks over the years, with a mixture of technique, temperament, and power. Alyssa Healy’s current achievements place her alongside the modern greats, legitimizing her claim to be a major player on the all-time century-scorers list in women’s ODIs.

Meg Lanning

Meg Lanning, the former captain of Australia, holds the record for the most centuries in women's ODIs. Lanning, who captained the Australian Women's team to several World Cup titles, is considered one of the greatest batters in the history of women's cricket. Lanning scored 15 ODI hundreds in just 102 innings, achieving an extraordinary innings-per-century ratio of 6.80. She scored 4,602 runs in ODIs, with a career average of 53.51, which is the highest for those scoring over 1,200 runs in ODIs.

Smriti Mandhana

Smriti Mandhana, one of India's rising stars, is getting close to Lanning's record. Mandhana, who is 29 years old and has 13 hundreds in just 111 innings, looks like she has many years left in peak professional cricket. In recent times, Mandhana has consistently been one of the best-performing players in women's cricket, and it seems likely she will not only match but also exceed Lanning's records in the near future.

Suzie Bates

Suzie Bates, a seasoned opener from New Zealand, also has her sights set on the century record; Bates made her debut in 2006, and has achieved 13 centuries in 167 innings, which is equal to Mandhana's record. Bates averages 39.23 and is just 68 runs short of surpassing Charlotte Edwards as the second-highest run scorer in women's ODI history.

Tammy Beaumont

Tammy Beaumont from England ranks fourth among those with the most ODI centuries. Beaumont debuted in 2009 and has 12 centuries in 124 innings with a top score of 168. She remains in a position to climb the list further if she can continue her recent form in international cricket.

Nat Sciver-Brunt

Current England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has registered 10 ODI hundreds. Sciver-Brunt is one of the best all-rounders in the game, having amassed more than 4,200 runs at an average of 47.12 and a strike rate of 95.30. Among players with over 1,500 ODI runs, only Alyssa Healy has a higher strike rate.

Full List Of Players With Most Women’s ODI Hundreds

Rank	Name	Innings	Runs	Average	100s
1	Meg Lanning (AUS-W)	102	4602	53.51	15
2	Smriti Mandhana (IND-W)	111	4942	47.06	13
3	Suzie Bates (NZ-W)	167	5925	39.23	13
4	Tammy Beaumont (ENG-W)	124	4562	41.09	12
5	Hayley Matthews (WI-W)	96	3074	33.78	9
6	Nat Sciver-Brunt (ENG-W)	110	4241	47.12	10
7	Laura Wolvaardt (SA-W)	112	4740	48.36	9
8	Chamari Athapaththu (SL-W)	116	3920	35.31	9
9	Sophie Devine (NZ-W)	142	4250	32.94	8
10	Charlotte Edwards (ENG-W)	180	5992	38.16	8
11	Claire Taylor (ENG-W)	120	4101	40.20	8
12	Karen Rolton (AUS-W)	132	4814	48.14	8
13	Tazmin Brits (SA-W)	42	1525	38.12	7
14	Sarah-Jane Taylor (ENG-W)	119	4056	38.26	7
15	Harmanpreet Kaur (IND-W)	135	4198	36.82	7
16	Amy Satterthwaite (NZ-W)	138	4639	38.33	7
17	Stafanie Taylor (WI-W)	163	5873	42.25	7
18	Mithali Raj (IND-W)	211	7805	50.68	7
19	Sidra Amin (PAK-W)	78	2387	33.15	6
20	Alyssa Healy (AUS-W)	109	3445	35.15	6
21	Janette Brittin (ENG-W)	59	2121	42.42	5
22	Beth Mooney (AUS-W)	80	2907	50.12	5
23	Belinda Clark (AUS-W)	114	4844	47.49	5
24	Nicole Bolton (AUS-W)	50	1896	41.21	4
25	Amelia Kerr (NZ-W)	69	2224	41.18	4
26	Lisa Keightley (AUS-W)	78	2630	39.84	4
27	Debbie Hockley (NZ-W)	118	4064	41.89	4
28	Marizanne Kapp (SA-W)	134	3341	34.80	4
29	Annabel Sutherland (AUS-W)	39	870	39.54	3
30	Punam Raut (IND-W)	73	2299	34.83	3

Meg Lanning chooses finalists for upcoming ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 14:29:15 GMT

The former Australia captain, Meg Lanning, has revealed the favorites for the upcoming Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, set to start on September 30 between the hosts India and Sri Lanka. Australia, the defending champions, have all the knowledge of winning trophies, and Lanning has won seven of those in the 50-over format.

She led the side in the semifinal of the 2017 edition, where they fell short against the spirited Harmanpreet Kaur-led side, who later went on to miss their maiden title in the final against England at Lord’s. Lanning felt that India, due to their home conditions and the recent progress in the format, would be the main competitors.

“I know Australia has dominated a lot of it, but it's certainly not a foregone conclusion. I'd still love Australia to win, obviously, but I think India is the main competitor. I think India is a significant challenge to everybody. Talent-wise, they're as good as anyone, and I think they are really starting to understand how to win.” Lanning expressed while speaking to ICC Digital.

Meg Lanning calls India main competitor for Women’s ODI World Cup 2025

Apart from the hosts, Lanning shed light on some of the other teams that could pull up their socks in the marquee event with a surprise. Australia will start their defense against New Zealand on October 01 at the Holkar Stadium in Indore.

“They (India) are well led by Harmanpreet Kaur, and there are really good players who have got some good experience now. So I expect them to do well. And if they put it together and play well, I don't think anyone can actually get close to them. They are very good. So you've got England, who are always strong.” The 33-year-old Singapore-born addressed.

“And then, you can never write off New Zealand, too. They showed in that T20 World Cup (2024) recently that if you time your run really nicely, then you never know what can happen. So that's the beauty of the game - there's some really good competitive sides out there.” Meg Lanning concluded the discussion.

“Every plan we had, she had an answer”: Lanning on Harmanpreet’s 2017 semi-final knock

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:41:51 GMT

Former Australia captain Meg Lanning has lavished praise on India captain Harmanpreet Kaur, a previous member of the Australian national team, for her leadership skills and for her innings in the 2017 World Cup semi-final match. Lanning said that Kaur was a captain who was able to get results herself or as a captain by the way she moved her team around the ground, and that it was "always a good challenge" to face a team with Kaur as captain.

On her memories of facing Kaur in the 2017 semi-final match in Derby after Kaur scored an unreal 171 not out, Lanning clearly remembered every plan Australia tried; Kaur had an answer. "We had every plan, but she had an answer to it," Lanning reiterated the assistance felt on the ground during that day, noting Kaur's autos are where we met when." "Once Harman got going, we couldn't do anything; she was just hitting every ball we bowled for 4." The innings was exceptional and dismantled the Australian attack at the same time, raising Kaur's stature as one of the meanest competitors in women's cricket.

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Lanning on Kaur’s leadership and World Cup challenge

As they look ahead to the challenges that await Kaur and the Indian team while hosting the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, Lanning reflected on the pressures surrounding the current moment. Drawing on her own experience of leading Australia for their home World Cup, Lanning noted the pressure that comes with it (really good pressure) and that being in the spotlight comes with benefits, as a home World Cup is the best, as the home fans backing you and being able to draw energy and motivation from them is also really special.

The competitive nature of their leadership rivalry has been on display in the Women's Premier League (WPL) as well. In the 2023 final, Lanning captained the Delhi Capitals and Kaur captained the Mumbai Indians. Lanning admitted that the Mumbai squad had "a lot of great players" and was a great challenge for her team. While at the same time, Lanning found what she believed was a strong opening partnership with Shafali Verma as the best opening partnership in the tournament! Ultimately, though, it was Kaur's Mumbai Indians who won the match, claiming the first WPL title.

For her part, Harmanpreet has also given the highest regard for Lanning's captaincy, describing Lanning's competitiveness and ability to lead Australia and win multiple ICC trophies with Australia. Both leaders acknowledge the respect they have for each other, but also that they are still both building a legacy as leaders of women's cricket.

"Shaano shaukat se jeeti Royals" – Fans rejoice as Northern Superchargers Women crush Oval Invincibles Women by seven wickets

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 00:07:13 GMT

Northern Superchargers Women put on a solid all-round show to beat Oval Invincibles Women by 7 wickets, chasing down 126 with five balls left. Their bowlers kept things tight before the batters wrapped up the chase calmly.

The Invincibles never really got going. Captain Lauren Winfield-Hill tried to hold things together with 37 from 30 balls, while Joanne Gardner chipped in with an unbeaten 19 off 14. Meg Lanning made 21 from 25 but struggled for fluency. With wickets falling regularly, they couldn’t build a strong partnership. Kate Cross (2/16) and Annabel Sutherland (2/26) bowled with good control and made life tough for the batters.

In reply, the Superchargers looked comfortable. Alice Davidson-Richards led the way with a classy 50 from 32 balls, hitting nine fours. Phoebe Litchield supported her well with 29 from 21. Later, Nicola Carey finished the job quickly with 25 off just 15 balls. The Invincibles tried hard, and Amanda-Jade Wellington stood out with 1/19, but they couldn’t stop the Superchargers from crossing the line.

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Twitter reactions after NS-W wins 25th match of The Hundred W 2025

Northern Superchargers end Oval Invincibles' hopes in this year's Hundred women's competition with a seven-wicket victory at Headingley ✅ pic.twitter.com/lVcE4sL6nC
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) August 23, 2025

🔥 The Hundred Women’s 2025
Northern Superchargers stay in the top 3 with a big win over Oval Invincibles! 💪
🏏 Davidson-Richards hits maiden 50
⚡ Litchfield shines againhttps://t.co/NGr3VFvDkL #TheHundred #northernsuperchargers pic.twitter.com/YuvD25S4xG
— Cricket World (@Cricket_World) August 23, 2025

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𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝟳 𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀!🏏

𝗢𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀: 𝟭𝟮𝟱/𝟲 (𝟭𝟬𝟬)
Lauren Winfield-Hill - 37 (30)
Kate Cross - 2/16 (20)
Annabel Sutherland - 2/26 (20)

𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝟭𝟮𝟳/𝟯 (𝟵𝟱)… pic.twitter.com/WcXp80j6sY
— Female Cricket (@imfemalecricket) August 23, 2025

Oval Invincibles recover to 125/6 courtesy to Lauren Winfield-Hill's 37 and Jo Gardner's 19*! 🏏

Kate Cross and Annabel Sutherland lead with 2 wickets apiece! 🔥#CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/FtyPNqnaDD
— Female Cricket (@imfemalecricket) August 23, 2025

Northern Superchargers solidified their position in the top three of the Women's Hundred with a comfortable win over a misfiring Oval Invincibles.#TheHundred https://t.co/TBAiR1gnk9
— The Cricketer (@TheCricketerMag) August 23, 2025

Northern Superchargers 7-Wicket Victory

Oval Invincibles: 125/6

•Lauren Winfield-Hill: 37
•Kate Cross: 2/16
•Annabel Sutherland: 2/26

Northern Superchargers: 127/3

•Alice Davidson-Richards: 50
•Phoebe Litchfield: 29
•Amanda: 1/19 pic.twitter.com/j6bXdZMUq1
— Cricket Pulse 🇬🇧 - Cricket Beyond Boundaries 🏏 (@MSohailAfzal10) August 23, 2025

The hundred match 25 : Oval Invincibles Vs Northern Superchargers

Northern Superchargers won by 7️⃣ Wickets
✳️ Alice Davidson-Richards 50 (32)#CricketTwitter I #TheHundred2025 pic.twitter.com/qEwJ5LyVZq
— Thewomencricketworld (@Thewomencricke1) August 23, 2025

"Oval Invincibles Women Ne Welsh Fire Women Ko Di Dhool Chata! Zabardast Jeet Par Fans Ne Kiya Dhamaka Celebrations" – Fans cheer as Oval Invincibles Women crush Welsh Fire Women

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 01:23:04 GMT

Oval Invincibles Women put on a strong show at home, beating Welsh Fire Women by 39 runs. Alice Capsey and Marizanne Kapp shone with the bat, while Sophia Smale and Amanda-Jade Wellington did the job with the ball.

The hosts lost captain Winfield-Hill on the first ball, but Alice Capsey’s quick 55 off 34 brought the innings to life. Meg Lanning added 23 runs, and Marizanne Kapp’s powerful 47 off 32 gave the team control. Amanda-Jade Wellington’s 17 off 9 balls helped them finish at 150 in their 100 balls.

Chasing 151, Sophia Dunkley fought hard with a fine 56 off 41 balls. But wickets kept falling around her, and once she was dismissed, Welsh Fire collapsed. None of the other batters crossed 16 as Invincibles’ bowlers kept it tight. Welsh Fire were bowled out for 111, handing Oval Invincibles a comfortable win.

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Twitter reactions after OI-W wins 16th match of The Hundred W 2025

Marizanne Kapp stars in a convincing win for Oval Invincibles!

Last year's runners-up Welsh Fire have lost four from four 😱

Scorecard: https://t.co/WDQPHx7dA4 pic.twitter.com/yZD2LPeBc5
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) August 16, 2025

🔥 All-round brilliance!
Marizanne Kapp & Alice Capsey starred as Oval Invincibles powered past Welsh Fire in #TheHundred Women’s 2025 💪
🏏 Sophia Dunkley’s knock wasn’t enough!https://t.co/DpZXZnYrv1 #TheHundred #OvalInvincibles #WelshFire pic.twitter.com/KehaQgDF49
— Cricket World (@Cricket_World) August 16, 2025

Capsey and Kapp lead Oval Invincibles' batting effort as they set Welsh Fire 151 to win at The Oval

Follow the chase: https://t.co/WDQPHx7dA4 pic.twitter.com/5s5UYbfZxq
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) August 16, 2025

The hundred match 16 : Oval Invincibles Vs Welsh Fire

Oval Invincibles won by 3️⃣9️⃣ Runs
✳️ Marizanne Kapp 47* (32) & 2/24#CricketTwitter I #TheHundred2025 pic.twitter.com/Va4agEwEcA
— Thewomencricketworld (@Thewomencricke1) August 16, 2025

Welsh Fire womens hopes of progressing well and truly extinguished by Oval Invincibles #TheHundred
— Jack Rule (@JackRuleLD) August 16, 2025

The Hundred women's competition
Match 16
Oval Invincibles v Welsh Fire
The Oval

OI win the toss and bat.

Invincibles have 1 win from 3, while last season's runners-up, Fire are yet to get off the mark.#TheHundred https://t.co/xRPZ9IXifE
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— hypocaust (@_hypocaust) August 16, 2025

The Hundred W 2025, Match 1: London Spirit Women vs Oval Invincibles Women full match highlights

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 08:52:06 GMT

London Spirit began their Hundred campaign in style, beating Oval Invincibles by 17 runs at Lord’s. Grace Harris was the hero, smashing 89 runs from just 42 balls to give the defending champions a perfect start in front of more than 15,000 fans. Harris played a fearless knock, hitting seven fours and six huge sixes. She got good support from Cordelia Griffith, who made her first ever fifty in the Hundred from 29 balls. Together, they put on a 100‑run stand that lifted Spirit to 176 for 5 the second‑highest total in the history of the women’s competition.

Grace Harris powers London Spirit to winning start in the Hundred

Chasing a big target, Oval Invincibles relied heavily on Meg Lanning. The Australian star, who was overlooked by Spirit in the draft, played a brilliant innings of 85 from 51 balls. She kept her team in the hunt until she was dismissed, after which the chase started to fade. Marizanne Kapp and Alice Capsey hit a few quick runs, but it wasn’t enough as Invincibles ended on 159 for 4.

Oval Invincibles Men rise to the occasion. 💪 Clinching a solid 6-wicket win over London Spirit Men in style. 🏏✨

London Spirit Women triumph by 17 runs in a fierce battle against Oval Invincibles Women. 🏏👊#DoubleClash #LondonSpirit #RashidKhan #SamCurran #OvalInvincibles pic.twitter.com/DZV5oSTxDI
— The100Sports (@The100_sports) August 5, 2025

For Spirit, Issy Wong and Tara Norris bowled well, taking important wickets at the right time. Tash Farrant also had reason to celebrate as she claimed her first wicket in the competition in almost four years after battling injury. This win was extra special for Spirit as they were without last year’s captain, Heather Knight.

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It also gave them early bragging rights over their London rivals. Speaking after the match, Harris said she just wanted to make the most of the good batting conditions. “It’s always great to start with a win, especially against our local rivals,” she said. “It felt good out there and I’m happy I could help the team.”

Mumbai Indians Secure Exciting Win in 2025 WPL Final

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 15:46:23 GMT

On March 15, in the final of the 2025 Women's Premier League (WPL), Mumbai Indians (MI) won their second WPL title as they beat Delhi Capitals (DC) by eight runs. The match of the team vs DC at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai was a cliff-hanger affair with brilliant individual performances and spine-tingling moments.

Details	Mumbai Indians (MI)	Delhi Capitals (DC)
Match Date	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025
Venue	Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai	Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
Toss	MI won the toss and batted	-
Total Runs (MI)	149/7 (20 overs)	-
Total Runs (DC)	-	141/9 (20 overs)
Result	MI won by 8 runs	-

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Mumbai Indians' Innings

MI won the toss and decided to bowl. It turned out to be a wise decision, as they managed to pull together a gutsy 149/7 from 20 overs. The high point of their innings was skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's composed innings of 66 off 44 balls. She played in a sensible way, playing boundaries at the right time and piloting her team through tough spots.

Nat Sciver-Brunt added a useful 30 runs. MI, though, lost wickets at regular intervals and the DC's best bowler was Marizanne Kapp with two wickets on 25 runs. But still, MI reached a tough total due to crucial partnerships in middle and late overs of the inning.

Delhi Capitals' Chase

In the 150-run chase, the DC openers played fairly well until pressure started mounting on them by MI's tight spell of bowling. The only one who played well in the initial part with bat as well as at DC's run chase's command was Kapp. The lady played a gritty 40 off 26. She fought hard for her side with timely boundaries, one of which came in the shape of a six.

At the other end, however, MI's bowlers-Sciver-Brunt and Amelia Kerr-especially tried to play big shots. Sciver-Brunt was top class, taking 3 wickets for 30 runs and providing that much-needed breakthrough against DC's Shafali Verma, who was one of the more aggressive batsmen. Amelia Kerr's tight bowling and Jemimah Rodrigues's dismissal, who started aggressively but got out for 12, tilted the match in MI's favor.

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Highlights:

Harmanpreet Kaur’s 66-run knock was the backbone of MI’s total.
Sciver-Brunt’s brilliant 3-wicket haul helped halt DC’s chase.
Amelia Kerr’s crucial wicket of Jemimah Rodrigues turned the game in MI’s favor.
Kapp’s late surge, including a six and a few boundaries, gave DC some hope, but they ultimately fell short.

WPL Winner List:

Year	Winner	Runner-up	Venue
2025	Mumbai Indians Women	Delhi Capitals Women	Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
2024	Royal Challengers Bangalore Women	Delhi Capitals Women	Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
2023	Mumbai Indians Women	Delhi Capitals Women	Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai

Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Top 5 players with the most runs in Women's T20 World Cup's

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 11:44:21 GMT

The anticipated 2024 Women's T20 World Cup generates excitement among cricket fans. The short format is all about swashbuckling sixes and disintegrating wickets, which is what spectators love about the game. The T20 format is most commonly associated with hitters in swashbuckling form with the willow. The competition has witnessed spectacular batting performances, with cricketers scoring runs at will and breaking several records.

As a result, it is evident that T20 cricket is commonly regarded as a batter's game; nonetheless, a few individuals thrive and constantly score runs like machines. So, here are the top five run scorers from the ICC Women's T20 World Cup event.

1.Suzie Bates (New Zealand): 1066 Runs

Suzie Bates, the former captain of the New Zealand women's cricket team, leads all cricketers in the Women's T20 World Cup in terms of runs scored. She is the first player in tournament history to break the 1,000-run mark, scoring 1,066 runs in 36 matches across eight seasons with a strike rate of 114.13 and 32.3 average.

Her record includes eight fifties, with her top score of 94 not out, demonstrating her exceptional batsmanship throughout crucial events.

2. Meg Lanning (Australia): 992 Runs

Meg Lanning is a common name amongst female cricket fandom, thanks to her robust batting and assuring captaincy. Even in the shortest format of the game, she is one of the few batters to score a century across all the Women's T20 World Cup tournaments.

In 35 T20 World Cup appearances, she scored 992 runs at a strike rate of 112.72 and 39.68 on average. This record contains four fifties and one century, with her highest score of 126.

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3. Alyssa Healy (Australia): 941 Runs

Alyssa Healy, who would lead the Aussies squad for the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup, seals the third spot in the most runs scored across all T20 World Cup tournaments. She is a wholesome wicketkeeper batter who can create an impact ahead and behind the stumps.

Along with her keeping, she is also noted for her aggressive hitting. Healy scored 941 runs in 39 matches at a strike rate of 128.37 and 28.51 average, including seven fifties, the highest of which was 83.

4. Stefanie Taylor (West Indies): 926 Runs

Stefanie Taylor, the former Windies captain and flamboyant hitter, has been a vital member of the current West Indies team. Matthews, known for her aggressive and swashbuckling hitting style, has been a consistent contributor to the sport, whether for the National side or in franchise-based tournaments.

Also, she happens to be the fifth highest wickettaker in the Women's T20 World Cup. In 31 matches, Taylor has totalled 926 runs at a strike rate of 94.68 and 37.04 average, which includes six fifties, with her highest score being 59.

5. Charlotte Edwards (England): 768 Runs

Charlotte Edwards boasts a long 20-year international career, where she created a significant impact with the bat for the English side. Her long-experienced stint in the tournament has helped her team obtain some pivotal runs and seal a spot in the top run-getters of the Women's T20 World Cup.

In 24 matches, she amassed 768 runs with a strike rate of 103.92 and an average of 36.57. This includes five fifties with the highest score of 80.

WPL 2024: Team Analysis: How Delhi Capitals Women have become a dominant force?

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:36:36 GMT

Delhi Capitals have been formidable in the WPL 2024, showcasing their dominance with an impressive four-game winning streak. Currently occupying the top position in the league, they boast a healthy run rate. Their success is highlighted by victories against all other participating teams, underlining their well-rounded and competitive performance. The Capitals’ consistent winning run positions them as strong contenders in the tournament, and their ability to overcome diverse opponents adds to their reputation as a team to beat in the Women’s Premier League.

In the recent Women’s Premier League (WPL) clash, Delhi Capitals emerged victorious against Mumbai Indians, securing a 29-run win at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. The chief architect of Delhi’s triumph was Jemimah Rodrigues, who played an outstanding unbeaten inning of 69 off 33 balls, propelling Delhi to a formidable total of 192/4. Meg Lanning also made a significant contribution with a half-century, scoring 53 off 38 deliveries, setting the stage for Rodrigues’ explosive finish.

In the bowling department for Delhi, once again, Jess Jonassen spearheaded the attack with an impressive performance, claiming 3 wickets while conceding just 21 runs in her 4-over spell. Marizanne Kapp also contributed to the bowling effort by securing 2 wickets. This win not only earned Delhi Capitals eight valuable points but also fortified their net run rate, underscoring a clinical and impactful victory.

Unveiling Delhi Capitals Women’s Dominance

One of the key factors behind Delhi Capitals’ success in the current season of WPL has been the well-distributed contributions from their batting lineup. Shefali Verma consistently provides explosive starts, setting the tone for the team. Meg Lanning plays the crucial role of an anchor, stabilizing the innings.

Delhi Capitals’ top-order batters have displayed outstanding form in the league, leading the charts with a total of 528 runs in 5 matches at an impressive average of 40.62 and a brisk strike rate of 135.38. Their dominance is further evident in the number of boundaries they have accumulated, hitting 58 fours and 20 sixes in the tournament.

The consistency and firepower demonstrated by Delhi’s top three batters have played a pivotal role in the team’s success, providing strong starts and setting a solid foundation for substantial totals. Their top-order performance stands out as a key factor in Delhi Capitals’ formidable run in the Women’s Premier League 2024.

In the recent match, Jemimah Rodrigues delivered a sensational knock, showcasing her match-winning capabilities. The finishing touches are added by players like Marizanne Kapp, Alice Capsey, and Jess Jonassen, ensuring a balanced and formidable batting performance. The team’s ability to rely on different players in various situations adds depth and resilience to their overall batting strategy.

WPL 2024: Top players to check out for from each team

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 18:59:05 GMT

Ever since its inception in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), it has been one of the significant bricks in the growth and reach of Indian female cricket. From the promising performances of the emerging players to the display of pure class calibre by the experienced players, the tournament has been a gateway for the impeccable display of cricket talent.

As the tournament gears up for its second edition in the coming few days, all five teams have created robust arsenals in the auction process and are geared up for the intriguing and intense clashes. With all five teams making their final squads for the coming few days of the WPL 2024, here are the top players from each participating team to check out.

Royal Challengers Bangalore: Shreyanka Patil

Shreyanka Patil demonstrated her bowling skills during the WPL 2023 season, taking six wickets in 7 matches with an average of 32.00. Her impressive performance for the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the Women’s Caribbean Premier League 2023 as the best wicket-taker with an economy rate of 5.83 demonstrates her significance as a reliable bowler in critical situations. Patil’s ability to develop breakthroughs under duress makes her a valuable asset to the team. She can be a spinmeister for the RCB in the long run, especially after a mediocre inaugural run and enhancement of expectations for the second edition.

Mumbai Indians: Nat Sciver Brunt

Nat Sciver-Brunt, the English cricketer, has emerged as a vital role in the Mumbai Indians Women’s team. Sciver performed excellently in the last WPL season, scoring 332 runs in 10 games at a fantastic average of 66.40 and a stunning strike rate of 140.08.

Her recent performances in the T20I series in India and the WBBL 2023/24 season highlight her place in the team’s batting order. And it is not a surprise that the defending champions would keep their performance consistent with the help of a top-notch squad.

Delhi Capitals: Meg Lanning

Meg Lanning, an experienced 31-year-old Australian cricketer, will exhibit her hitting prowess in the forthcoming 2024 Women’s Premier League season. Lanning’s ability to perform under duress is demonstrated by his remarkable aggregate of 345 runs in nine outings.

With an average of 49.29 and an excellent strike rate of 139.11, her leadership and hitting skills are expected to be critical in guiding her team to success. As a seasoned campaigner and the leading run-scorer in the 2023 season, Lanning brings skill and leadership to the Delhi Capitals Women, where she hopes to guide her side to success.

UP Warriorz: Alyssa Healy

The dynamic captain and wicketkeeper-batter, Alyssa Healy, is a shining example of consistency and intensity in the UP Warriorz team. Her outstanding results in the last WPL season, when she scored 253 runs in 9 matches with a fantastic strike rate of 141.34, highlight her importance as a top-order hitter.

With a strong track record in international cricket and a flair for excelling under pressure, Healy exemplifies the team’s aggressive style at the crease. Her achievements on the pitch have undoubtedly aided UP Warriorz Women’s campaign, displaying her potential to thrive in the WPL’s fierce competition.

Gujarat Giants: Beth Mooney

Beth Mooney, an accomplished Australian cricketer, adds extensive expertise to the Gujarat Giants. As a consistent opener, Mooney’s dependability and aggressiveness have the potential to stabilise the team’s batting lineup and successfully anchor innings. Her recent outstanding performance in WBBL 2023-2024, when she scored the most runs in the competition, demonstrates her capacity to dominate the field.

Though her injury hampered her prospects of playing in the inaugural edition, it is clear that the top T20I women’s batter would leave no stone unturned in displaying her calibre to the Gujarat Giants, who are seeking to turn the tables after their forgettable first season.