The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023 has been a spectacle of cricketing excellence, with some of the best women's cricket teams from around the world competing against each other for the ultimate prize. Throughout the tournament, there have been some remarkable batting performances by players, who have all scored the most runs in the tournament. While playing in these matches, many players have shown amazing performances on their own, Someone's bat has shown amazing. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the players who scored the most runs in ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023.

Most runs in ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023:

1. Laura Wolvaardt | 230 Runs

Laura Wolvaardt has the most runs in ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023. Wolvaardt has got better the longer this tournament has progressed, with the 23-year-old contributing back-to-back half-centuries at the top of South Africa's batting order to guide her side into the final. Laura has been in sensational form in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023. She has scored a total of 230 runs in six matches, with an average of 46.00 and a strike rate of 106.48. Her highest score in the tournament is an unbeaten 66.

2. Nat Sciver-Brunt | 216 Runs

Nat Sciver-Brunt comes at the second position in the list of most runs in ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023. The experienced all-rounder has been a model of consistency in South Africa. Nat was also a major reason why England progressed all the way to the semi-final stages unbeaten. Sciver-Brunt has more runs than any other player heading into the final and has also made strong contributions with the ball and in the field in yet another excellent all-around tournament. She has scored a total of 216 runs in the tournament at an average of 54.00 and a strike rate of 141.18. Her highest score in the tournament is 50.

3. Beth Mooney | 206 Runs

Beth Mooney's sublime knock in the final against South Africa saw her become the only player to hit two half-centuries in women's T20 World Cup finals. The innings in the final was her third fifty in the tournament, the joint-most in this year's edition. That's why she comes at the third position in the list of most runs in ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023. She has scored a total of 206 runs in the tournament at an average of 51.50 and a strike rate of 117.71. Her highest score in the tournament is 74.

4. Alyssa Healy | 189 Runs

One of the most unbreakable Australian players is Alyssa Healy who once again delivered on the biggest stage. 2022 was a relatively poor year for her in T20Is. But Healy was once again key for Australia's domination with the bat. It's no surprise to see Healy's name listed among the most runs in ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023. The experienced wicket-keeper batter can always be relied upon to lift her game when required. She has scored a total of 189 runs in the tournament at an average of 47.25 and a strike rate of 115.95. Her highest score in the tournament is 54. Healy has two half-centuries to her name already in South Africa.

5. Tazmin Brits | 186 Runs

The South Africa opener has been a revelation at the top of the order this tournament. And her form with the bat has helped the hosts make it all the way to Sunday's final against Australia. Brits saved her best performance for when it mattered most with a stylish 68 against England in the semi-final. Moreover, the four catches she collected in the same game helped the 32-year-old claim the Player of the Match award. This helps her to make a place in the list of most runs in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023. She has scored a total of 186 runs in the tournament at an average of 37.20 and a strike rate of 103.91. Her highest score in the tournament is 68.

6. Smriti Mandhana | 151 Runs

Batting at three in this side, Smriti Mandhana was one of the standout openers in the tournament. After scoring a fifty against England, she blasted a career-best 87 off 56 balls against Ireland. Mandhana hit six boundaries in the 16 balls she faced after reaching her half-century. She ends the tournament as India's leading run-scorer. She has scored a total of 151 runs in the tournament at an average of 37.75 and a strike rate of 138.53.

7. Meg Lanning | 149 Runs

Meg Lanning comes at the seventh position in the list of most runs in ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023. While Lanning is yet to register a massive score this tournament, the Australia captain has three valuable knocks in the 40s to her name. Lanning's unbeaten 49* against India in the cut-throat semi-final was pivotal in helping Australia boost their total in the final over. She has scored a total of 149 runs in the tournament at an average of 49.67 and a strike rate of 113.74.

8. Suzie Bates | 137 Runs

New Zealand's Suzie Bates started her campaign with two ducks in a row. But she has moved to 8th in the list of most runs in ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023. Suzie scored 137 runs at an average of 45.66 and a strike rate of 121.24 with a top score of an unbeaten 81.

9. Richa Ghosh | 136 Runs

Fresh from U19 World Cup glory, Richa Ghosh continued her remarkable form in the senior event. India's final group stage match against Ireland was the first time she was dismissed in the tournament. She has scored 31*, 44*, and 47* previously. Her strike rate of 130.77 sets her apart from the rest in the lower-middle order in this tournament. She also has the most dismissals of any keeper in the tournament and would challenge Healy for the gloves on this side. She scored a total of 136 runs, 1 run behind Suzie Bates. Ghosh smashed two scores in the 40s including an unbeaten 47 against England. This took her side to within sight of victory.

10. Hayley Matthews | 130 Runs

The West Indies captain performed admirably in all facets of the game in South Africa, often dragging her side close to victory with some excellent efforts with both bat and ball. Matthews' best performance came against Ireland. The 24-year-old scored a half-century with the bat and backed that up with figures of 1/32 and two catches to claim the Player of the Match award. She scored a total of 130 runs in this tournament with an average of 32.50 and a strike rate of 116.07. Her highest score in the tournament is 42.

The 2025 IPL season has delivered a brutal reality check for Rishabh Pant. After being picked up by LSG for 27 crore, he turned out to be the most expensive flop of this season.

Can a player sustain an international career after such disappointing performance? Is Rishabh Pant's T20I career nearly over after a horrific IPL 2025?

Let's dive into the cold facts.

The disappointing IPL 2025 numbers 

Rishabh Pant was picked up by Lucknow Super Giants as the most expensive player in IPL history for ₹27 crore, which proved to be totally not worth it. He only managed to score 151 runs in 13 matches with an average of 13.73 and a strike rate barely crossing 107.

He is the lowest scorer among all the LSG batters in IPL 2025. Apart from batting performance, he also failed as a captain. The team only won 6 matches out of 13 and lost their playoffs berth under Pant's captaincy.

Pant's questionable descision-making, poor shot selections, and a complete lack of form did not justify the big price tag ahead in the auction.

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Rishabh Pant stats in IPL 2025

• vs DC: 0 runs (6 balls)
• vs SRH: 15 runs (15 balls)
• vs PBKS: 2 runs (5 balls)
• vs MI: 2 runs (6 balls)
• vs KKR: 0 runs (0 balls)
• vs GT: 21 runs (18 balls)
• vs CSK: 63 runs (49 balls)
• vs RR: 3 runs (9 balls)
• vs DC: 0 runs (0 balls)
• vs MI: 4 runs (2 balls)
• vs PBKS: 18 runs (17 balls)
• vs SRH: 7 runs (6 balls)
• vs GT: 16* runs (6 balls)

The T20I context: India's current pool and future outlook

Rishabh Pant's position is now critically questionable as India's T20 squad selection prioritizes consistency in batting, high strike rates, and adaptable wicket-keeping.

The current pool of contenders are highly competitive and has the potential to outperform Pant.

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The wicket-keeper batsman contenders

• KL Rahul: His current form in IPL 2025 is magnificent and he has consistently performed well for the team. Rahul's ability to anchor and accelerate has again brought him into T20I contention.
• Sanju Samson: Yet another prime contender with high experience and quality performance. He also holds the ability to blend well into the format.
• Dhruv Jurel: A promising young talent who also has the ability to make impactful finish for the team.
• Ishan Kishan: The pocket dynamo who started his IPL 2025 season with a phenomenal century, and gained his spot in BCCI's central contract (2025), is another strong contender.

Where Rishabh Pant fits (or doesn't fit):

Following the poor performance of Rishabh Pant, several known names have speculated about his mental state and his inability to deal pressure. The former Indian cricketer, Kris Srikkanth, also suggested that Pant should consider taking a break from his format.

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The modern T20 format demands a lot of things that Pant is completely missing:

• Insufficient strike rate 
• Lack of clarity in shot-making
• Inability to convert build innings 
• Diminished reliability as wicketkeeper-batter
• No longer an unique left-handed power option 
• Difficulty handling run-rate pressure 

Pant is missing the "X-factor" that he once possessed. Therefore, unless his form significantly improves soon and makes a comeback, his T20 career is effectively over.

Scoring a century in any form of cricket is a moment of glory, but in the fast-paced format of T20s, it gets more exciting to watch. Numerous cricketers have consistently proved themselves in this format by delivering spectacular tons.

The list goes deep as we have such power-hitters from around the globe!

Join us as we explore the list of players with most centuries in WT20Is and celebrate their glorious innings.

1. Esha Oza (4 centuries) | UAE

The current captain of UAE, Esha Oza, holds the record for most centuries in WT20Is with 4 centuries in her T20 career so far. This Indian-born cricketer made her debut in T20Is in 2018 and reached this milestone extremely fast.

She is also the fastest player from UAE to reach 1000 runs in T20Is. Her fourth century in T20Is came against Qatar in the Asia Cup qualifier, where she led her team to a brilliant victory.

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Esha Oza stats in WT20Is

2. Chamari Athapaththu (3 centuries) | Sri Lanka

Chamari Athapaththu, the current captain of Sri Lanka national team, holds the 2nd position in this list with her 3 centuries in WT20Is. She is one of the finest cricketers from Sri Lanka and led them to win the 2024 Asia Cup.

Chamari scored her first hundred in T20Is in 2019 against Australia. She scored the other following centuries in 2024 against Scotland and Malaysia.

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Chamari Athapaththu stats in WT20Is

3. Fatuma Kibasu (3 centuries) | Tanzania 

The former captain of Tanzania, Fatuma Kibasu, holds the 3rd position with her 3 centuries in WT20Is. She is the only Tanzanian woman to score a century at international level so far, and holds the highest individual score for her country in WT20Is.

Fatuma made her T20 debut in 2019 and played magnificently ever since!

Fatuma Kibasu stats in WT20Is

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Other players with 2 centuries in WT20Is 

Here's a list of players who scored 2 centuries in WT20Is and comes in the list following the TOP 3.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced the Indian Women's Cricket team squad for the upcoming England tour starting June 28th, 2025.

The Women in Blue will play five T20Is and three ODIs against the England Women's Cricket team.

Harmanpreet Kaur was named the captain of the both squads. Meantime, Smriti Mandhana was named the vice captain of the team. 

Kranti Gaud and Sayali Satghare are a few of the new names in the squad who were not part of the Tri-Nation series-winning squad for India. Shafali Verma returned to the T20I squad after missing out for a few months due to being off form.

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Indian Women's Cricket team squad for the England tour

India’s T20I Squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (WK), Yastika Bhatia (WK), Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Shuchi Upadhyay, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare

India's ODI Squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (WK), Yastika Bhatia (WK), Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Shuchi Upadhyay, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare

India's tour to England full schedule 

After the Champions Trophy 2025, India's target in ODI cricket will be the ODI World Cup 2027. In such a situation, know what is Team India's ODI schedule till the World Cup 2027. The Men in Blue have to play a total of 9 series in the next ICC ODI tournament, which includes 27 matches.

Apart from this, some more ODI matches can be scheduled near the tournament. So, know what is the ODI schedule of Indian Cricket Team till 2027 and when India will face which team.

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The ODI World Cup2027 will be held around October to December. Before this, the Indian team is going to play a lot of matches. India have to play 3-match ODI series against 8 teams. They will play series twice against one country.

India will play New Zealand twice

India will play Australia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, West Indies and Sri Lanka once each in the upcoming ODI series, while it will play New Zealand twice. Out of the nine series, India will play six series at home, while the rest will be held outside the country.

It will start with the tour of Bangladesh in August, which will be played this year. In October-November 2025, India has to play a three-match ODI series on its tour of Australia. South Africa's team will tour India in November-December.

India will host Sri Lankan team in December 2026

In January 2026, the New Zealand team will play an ODI series in India. After this, India has to play a three-match series against Afghanistan in June. In July 2026, Team India will have to play the same number of ODI series on its tour of England.

The West Indies team is scheduled to tour India in September-October. There will be an ODI series against New Zealand at home in October-November. India will host the Sri Lankan team for an ODI series in December 2026.

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India's ODI schedule till World Cup 2027

With another century in the tri-nation series final against Sri Lanka, Smriti Mandhana now has extended her lead in the list of Indian players with the most centuries in Women's ODIs. The left-handed opener scored a staggering 116 from 101 balls to help India score 342 in the first inning in Colombo.

Here is a list of seven women batters with the most centuries by Indian cricketers in WODIs.

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Most centuries by Indian cricketers (WODI)

7. Jaya Sharma | 2 Centuries

Former Indian batter Jaya Sharma was only the second female Indian cricketer to have scored a century in ODI cricket. She smashed two centuries in WODI cricket in her career.

While her first century had come against Pakistan during Women's Asia Cup 2005 in Karachi, she scored another one in a winning effort against Australia in 2007 in Chennai making her the first Indian women to score an ODI century at home.

The left-handed batter could've achieved the milestone a few years before had she converted a couple of nervous 90s into hundreds.

6. Jemimah Rodrigues | 2 Centuries

Jemimah Rodrigues etched her name in the record books with a blistering century as India Women posted 337/9 in 50 overs against South Africa Women in the fifth match of the Women’s Tri-Series 2025 at Colombo.

Rodrigues delivered a sensational knock of 123 runs off just 101 balls, anchoring the middle overs and setting the tone for a massive total. Her innings featured 15 fours and one six, scored at a strike rate of 121.78.

With this century, Jemimah has now joined the elite list of most centuries by Indian cricketers in WODIs. This is also Rodrigues' highest score in Women's ODIs after her 102 against Ireland Women earlier this year.

5. Thirush Kamini | 2 Centuries

Former Indian and Tamil Nadu opener Thirush Kamini played for India at a time when women's cricket wasn't really picking up in the country. Regardless, she did well in her limited opportunities and notched a ton twice in her ODI career that spanned 39 matches and scored 825 runs at an average of 25.78.

Kamini's maiden ODI hundred came in India's win over the West Indies in the 2013 ODI World Cup. She stroked a 146-ball 100 to power India to a total of 284/6 in the first innings. India won that match comfortably and Thirush Kamini was rightfully awarded the POTM award.

4. Punam Raut | 3 Centuries

The diminutive Indian batter Punam Raut was one of the pillars in Indian batting along with Harmanpreet, Smriti, Mithali and Veda Krishnmurthy. Punam has recorded three centuries in women's ODI cricket.

Punam smashed one WODI century at a home venue and two WODI centuries at neutral venues. Her highest score in this format is 109 not out against Ireland Women at Potchefstroom during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2017.

3. Harmanpreet Kaur | 6 Centuries

Indian Women's Cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur is one of the finest batters in Indian women’s cricket history. The right-handed batter has scored six WODI centuries in her career. 

Apart from three home WODI centuries, Harmanpreet also recorded two WODI hundreds at neutral venues and one more at an away venue. Her highest WODI score is 171 not out against Australia Women during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2017 semi-final.

2. Mithali Raj | 7 Centuries

Former Indian cricketer and captain Mithali Raj (7805 runs) is still the only player to score 6000 and 7000 WODI runs. The leading WODI run-scorer was the previous record holder for most centuries by Indian cricketers in WODIs.

She recorded seven WODI hundreds in her career.

While Mithali scored three WODI centuries at home, the right-handed batter recorded three WODI centuries at neutral venues and one at an away venue. Her highest WODI knock was 125 not out against Sri Lanka Women at Katunayake in 2018.

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1. Smriti Mandhana | 11 Centuries

Indian opening batter Smriti Mandhana is one of the best batters in the modern generation. The left-hander holds the record for most centuries by Indian cricketers in WODIs.

She achieved the record solely in January 2025 after scoring a 70-ball century against Ireland in the final ODI of a three-match series in Rajkot. It was her tenth WODI hundred. 

Mandhana has scored four WODI centuries at home, five WODI centuries in away venues, and two WODI hundreds at neutral venues. By scoring three out of four WODI home centuries in 2024, she also became the first Indian player to record three WODI hundreds in a calendar year.

Her record WODI score is 136 against South Africa Women in the 2024 Bengaluru WODI.