Most runs as captain in women's ODIs

Captains are the pillars of their team. The captains are someone who leads the team from the front and plays one of the most important roles. ODI cricket is something that depends on both batting and bowling performances of any team to do well. Meanwhile, Mithali Raj has scored the most runs as captain in Women's ODIs and is much ahead of his competitors.

On Tuesday, Mithali Raj becomes the first female captain to complete 5000 ODI runs when she smashed 66* runs in 84 deliveries against New Zealand. Let's check out the top 5 list of captains who scored the most runs as captains in Women's ODIs.

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#5. Meg Lanning | 3016 runs

Aussies skipper Meg Lanning has aggregated 3016 runs since his captaincy debut back in 2014. She is currently leading the Australian side in the limited-overs format.

In ODIs, Lanning has aggregated 4069 runs in 91 innings at an impressive average of 52.84. She has registered 17 half-centuries and 14 centuries so far in her career.

#4. Suzie Bates | 3214 runs

Former blackcaps skipper Suzie Bates has aggregated 3214 runs in ODIs in her captaincy career. She is currently with the team and playing under new skipper Amy Satterthwaite.

In ODIs, Suzie has scored 4727 runs in 126 innings at an average of 41.46. Meanwhile, she has registered 27 half-centuries and 11 hundred so far in her career.

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#3. Charlotte Edwards | 3523 runs

Former England skipper Charlotte Edwards has aggregated 3523 runs as captain in ODIs. However, her international career span was between 1996-2016 a career of 20 years.

In ODIs, Charlotte Edwards has aggregated 5992 runs in 180 innings at an average of 38.16. Moreover, she has registered 46 half-centuries and 6 centuries during her ODI career.

#2. Belinda Clark | 4150 runs

Former Aussies skipper Belinda Clark has aggregated 4150 runs in ODIs as captain. Moreover, she comes at second place on this list of most runs in ODIs as captain in Women's ODIs.

In ODIs, Clark has scored 4844 runs in 114 innings at an average of 47.49. However, she has registered 30 half-centuries and 5 hundred during her ODI career.

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#1. Mithali Raj | 5030 runs

Indian skipper Mithali Raj has topped this list with 5030 runs as captain in ODIs. An international career of over 22 years and she has scored over 10,000 runs across formats in international cricket. So, Mithali Raj has scored the most runs as captain in women's ODIs.

In ODIs, Mithali Raj has aggregated 7516 runs in 201 innings at an average of 51.83. Moreover, she has also registered 61 half-centuries and 6 centuries so far in her ODI career.