Indian wicket-keeper batsman Richa Ghosh, on Tuesday becomes the youngest Indian wicket-keeper to score a half-century in women's ODIs. She has achieved the milestone at the age of 18 years 140 days. Meanwhile, the previous record was by Karuna Jain, who reached the milestone at the age of 18 years and 179 days in the year 2004.

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Richa Ghosh has achieved the milestone against the white ferns yesterday in the 2nd game of the ongoing ODI series. She has smashed 65 runs off 64 deliveries including 6 fours and one six. Moreover, she has registered a partnership of 108 runs with his fellow skipper Mithali Raj when their team was struggling.

However, let's take a look at the list of youngest Indian wicket-keepers to score a half-century in women's ODIs.

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Youngest Indian wicket-keeper to score fifty in Women's ODI:

With another century in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 group stage match against New Zealand, 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 reached her 14th career century off 88 balls, hammering 10 fours and three sixes-putting up another batting masterclass in a match India needed to win to qualify for the semifinals.

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

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Most centuries by Indian cricketers (WODI)

8. 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.

7. 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.

6. Pratika Rawal | 2 Centuries

Indian opener Pratika Rawal has scored her first-ever Women's World Cup century, leading India to a commanding position in a crucial encounter against New Zealand in Navi Mumbai. The 25-year-old smashed 134-ball 122, hitting 3 fours and two sixes along the way. This is Rawal's second WODI century. Both her hundreds have come at home.

Playing her 23rd WODI match, Rawal also surpassed 1,000 runs. She is also the third quickest Indian to score a maiden century in Women’s ODIs. However, before the historic World Cup final, Rawal got injured and could not return for the rest of the tournament.

5. 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.

4. Jemimah Rodrigues | 3 Centuries

Star batter Jemimah Rodrigues delivered a stunning performance in the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup semi-final, guiding India’s chase against Australia at DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai.

Rodrigues delivered a sensational knock of 127 runs off just 134 balls in the 42nd over, earning loud cheers from the home crowd. Her innings featured 14 fours, scored at a strike rate of 94.78.

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 123 against South Africa Women earlier this year.

3. Harmanpreet Kaur | 7 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 seven WODI centuries in her career, equalling Mithali Raj’s record of seven ODI centuries.

Apart from four 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. Harmanpreet also became the first Indian captain to achieve Women's World Cup title in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025.

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 | 14 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 October 2025 after scoring a 88-ball century against New Zealand in the group stage match of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 in Navi Mumbai. It was her 14th WODI hundreds. Her innings consisted of 10 boundaries and three sixes.

Mandhana has scored seven 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.

The 13th edition of the ICC Women's ODI Cricket World has concluded on November 2 with host India lifting the trophy for the first time after defeating South Africa by 52 runs. Australia are the most successful team in the history of the Women’s World Cup having won it seven times. England have won it five times and New Zealand once.

In this article, we will have a look at the top 10 batters with most runs in ICC Women's World Cup.

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Most Runs in ICC Women's World Cup

10. Smriti Mandhana | 993 runs

Indian batting ace Smriti Mandhana now owns the most runs by an Indian in a single Women's World Cup edition. The star opener attained the milestone against South Africa in the final of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 being held in Navi Mumbai. Mandhana ended up scoring a 58-ball 45. During the course of her knock, she went past Mithali Raj's record.

Overall, Mandhana owns 993 runs in the ICC Women's World Cup from 25 matches at an average of 43.17. She is 7 shy of 1,000 runs. In addition to three tons, she owns 5 fifties.

9. Nat Sciver-Brunt | 1067 runs

England skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt became only the third England woman to score 1,000 career runs in the tournament history during the ICC Women's World Cup 2025. Overall, Sciver-Brunt was the ninth batter to go past 1,000 runs in Women's World Cup and the joint-second fastest to the milestone, equalling Belinda Clark's feat.

Sciver-Brunt played 26 matches in the Women’s World Cup and scored 1067 runs at a brilliant average of 53.35 and a strike rate of 95.35. She has registered five centuries and three half-centuries, with her highest score being an unbeaten 148*.

8. Harmanpreet Kaur | 1136 runs

Harmanpreet Kaur has led India to its first World Cup title in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025. She has played 35 World cup matches and scored 1136 runs in 30 innings with a strong average of 45.44 and a strike rate of 93.11. Her three centuries include one of the most iconic knocks in women’s cricket. Her top score of 171 not out against Australia in the 2017 semi-final is remembered as a turning point for Indian women’s cricket.

Harmanpreet began her World Cup journey in 2009, but it was in 2013 that she truly showed her talent with a fighting century against England. In 2017, her unbeaten 171 became a historic moment, making her a household name in India. That innings not only helped India reach the final but also brought women’s cricket into the spotlight.

7. Belinda Clark | 1151 runs

Belinda Clark was one of Australia’s finest players in ODI history. She played 29 matches in the Women’s World Cup and scored 1151 runs at a brilliant average of 60.57 and a strike rate of 76.77. Clark scored one century in the ODI World Cups, and that was a record-breaking 229 not out against Denmark in 1997. This knock remains one of the highest individual scores in women’s ODI history. 

In 1997, she led Australia to the World Cup title, and once again, in 2005, she guided her team to another championship win without losing a single game.

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6. Suzie Bates | 1219 runs

Suzie Bates made her international cricket debut in 2006. Since then, she has become one of New Zealand’s most reliable and attacking ODI batters. 

In the ODI World Cup, Bates has played 34 matches, scoring a total of 1219 runs at an impressive average of 46.88 and a strike rate of 83.78. She has registered four centuries, with her highest score being a breathtaking 168 off just 105 balls against Pakistan.

In the 2013 World Cup, Suzie Bates was named Player of the Tournament for her outstanding performance. She received the ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year award in the same year.

5. Charlotte Edwards | 1231 runs

Charlotte Edwards was one of the most successful captains in England’s ODIs. In total, Edwards played 30 ODI World Cup matches, where she scored 1231 runs at an incredible average of 53.52. She maintained a strong strike rate of 73.62 and registered four centuries, with her highest score being the unforgettable 173.

Edwards made her ODI debut at the age of 16. In 1997, she stunned the world by scoring 173* against Ireland during a World Cup match, a record-breaking innings that announced her arrival on the world stage.

As a captain, she inspired her team with confidence and focus. Her leadership helped England win the 2009 World Cup, and she remained a key figure in World Cup campaigns throughout her career.

4. Janette Brittin | 1299 runs

Janette Ann Brittin was one of the most dependable and consistent batters in the history of women’s ODI cricket. When it comes to ODI World Cups, Janette’s performance was unmatched. She played 36 World Cup matches, scoring 1299 runs at an excellent average of 43.3, with a strike rate of 60.4. She remains one of the top performers in the tournament’s history, with 4 World Cup centuries, including a best of 138*.

Overall 63 ODI matches, Brittin scored 2121 runs with a solid average of 42.42.

3. Mithali Raj | 1321 runs

Mithali Raj is one of the most iconic players in Women’s One Day Internationals. In the ODI World Cups, Mithali played in 38 matches with 1321 runs at a brilliant average of 47.17 and a strike rate of 67.67. With two centuries, including a top score of 109 and 11 match-winning fifties. 

Mithali made her ODI debut at the young age of 16. She immediately impressed everyone in her first ODI with 114*. Over the years, she became the leading run-scorer in women’s ODIs with 7805 runs. She is the first player to cross the mark of 6000 runs in ODI history. 

Notably, Mithali is the only Indian captain (male or female) to have led India into two ODI World Cup finals, in 2005 and again in 2017. During the 2017 World Cup, she scored 409 runs, finishing as India’s top scorer and the second-highest overall in the tournament.

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2. Laura Wolvaardt | 1328 runs

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt reached the second spot in the list by scoring the most runs in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. The right-handed batter took the Proteas to the final and scored hundreds in the semi-final and the title clash against England and India, respectively. Although South Africa lost the final by 52 runs, Laura was magnificent with the bat. In 9 matches, she scored 571 runs at an average of 71.37 and a strike rate of 98.78. She hit 3 fifties and 2 hundreds. 

Overall, in 24 matches, Wolvaardt has accumulated 1328 runs at an average of 63.23 and a strike rate of 82.48. She has hit 2 tons, 12 half-centuries, 158 fours and 7 sixes. 

1. Debbie Hockley | 1501 runs

Debbie Hockley is one of the most respected names in women’s cricket history. She participated in 45 World Cup matches, scoring 1501 runs at an impressive average of 42.88 and a strike rate of 57.16. She hit two centuries, with her highest score being an unbeaten 100.* She became the first woman to score over 1500 runs and appear in more than 40 World Cup matches, which is another record in women’s World Cup history. 

Hockley also represented New Zealand in 118 ODIs, where she scored 4064 runs and became the first woman ever to cross the 4000-run mark in this format.

The ICC Women's ODI Cricket World Cup 2025 has been started from September 30 with India and Sri Lanka acting as co-hosts. The Women's Cricket World Cup, the premier tournament in the ODI format, features some of the finest players and batters from across the globe. Numerous batters have already made their mark in the ODI cricket.

In this article, we will take a look at those batters with most runs in Women’s ODIs.

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Most Runs in Women’s ODIs

1. Mithali Raj

Mithali Raj has represented Indian women’s cricket for over 20 years. She finished with 7,805 ODI runs at an average of 50.68 and a strike rate of 66.19, a record that still stands. Mithali has 64 fifties in the format, more than anyone else. She also claims seven centuries in the format.

Mithali also remains the only woman to have scored seven consecutive ODI fifties. She also holds the record as the first woman to cross 6000 runs in ODIs.

2. Charlotte Edwards

Charlotte Edwards is remembered as one of England’s greatest captains in international cricket. Having last played for England back in 2016, Edwards is still the second-highest run-getter in WODIs. In her ODI career, she played 191 matches and scored 5992 runs at an average of 38.16 and a strike rate of 65.29. Her tally also includes nine centuries and 46 half-centuries. Her best score reads 173*.

Appointed England captain in 2006, Edwards has led her country on 220 occasions, taking the team to ICC Women’s World Cup and ICC World Twenty20 glory in 2009, alongside winning the Women’s Ashes three times as captain.

3. Suzie Bates

New Zealand's star player, Suzie Bates, has been one of the most reliable ODI batters of her generation. She represented her country in 175 ODI matches and scored 5925 runs at an excellent average of 39.23 and a strike rate of 79.83. Her tally includes 13 centuries and 37 fifties, with a best score of 168. 

The Kiwi star also got to the landmark of over 5000 runs in Women's ODIs in just 136 innings, which is the third least number taken by a batter for the milestone.

4. Stafanie Taylor

West Indies' star all-rounder, Stafanie Taylor, features next on this list with 5873 runs in 170 ODI matches at an average of 42.25 and a strike rate of 68.54. She is considered as one of the most dangerous batters in Women's ODI cricket history. Her tally also includes seven tons and 41 fifties with a highest score of 171.

The West Indian batter had a terrific career as an All-rounder and was particularly good with the bat. With the ball, the off-spinner has also scalped 155 wickets at 22.22.

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5. Smriti Mandhana

Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana became the first player in women's ODIs to score 1,000 runs in a calendar year during Women's World Cup group match against Australia in Visakhapatanam. The 29-year-old opener also completed 5,000 runs in women's ODIs, becoming only the fifth and second Indian batter after Mithali Raj to achieve the feat.

With 13 centuries to her name, Mandhana is the Indian with the most three-figure scores ahead of Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur, who have 7 centuries each. So far, Mandhana has scored 5022 runs at an average of 47.37 and a healthy strike rate of 89.98 in 112 matches played.

Shib Shankar Paul, the former Bengal first-class cricketer and the current coach of the Bengal Senior Men's team, feels Richa Ghosh, the Indian wicket-keeper batter, who smashed a record-breaking 94 off 77 balls against South Africa in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025, should bat higher up the order. In an exclusive interview with Sportz Point, the former fast bowler shared thoughts on his student's innings.

Richa's record-breaking innings

During the high-voltage India Women vs South Africa Women clash, Richa came to the crease when India were struggling at 102/6. Richa, who normally bats in the middle order, has been pushed down to number 8 during the marquee event in India and Sri Lanka.

Since there was time left in the inning, the 22-year-old girl from Siliguri, West Bengal, could take a bit of time at the beginning. However, she did not hold long before going after the Proteas Women's bowling line-up, and launching some of the biggest sixes of the tournament so far.

Playing her maiden Women's World Cup, Richa looked confident and started smashing as the innings grew. She could have become the first woman to score a Women's World Cup ton batting at No. 8 if the low full toss from Nadine de Klerk had been 4 inches higher. Nevertheless, Richa had to be satisfied with a solid 94 off 77 balls, which helped India get to 251 in the first inning.

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"She is not 16 anymore"

When Sportz Point reached out to Shib Shankar Paul, the former fast bowler, who has coached Richa since he was 13 and was even part of the Bengal Women's teams, and asked about his reactions, Paul replied, "I am not a bit surprised. Along with the big shots, you can now expect maturity from Richa. She is not 16 anymore."

It was Richa's game awareness that took India's total over 250 in Vizag. Be it denying singles in the last ball of the penultimate over or manoeuvring the field with smartness, Richa showed maturity and skill throughout her entire inning. But one thing that caught Paul's attention was her ability to hit straight.

"We all know she can clear deep mid-wicket or hit through the offside. But I was very happy to see how she has hit straight tonight. It has made her a more effective batter," Paul expressed.

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"She knew what the demands of a World Cup were"

Though Shib Shankar Paul was happy to see the innings from Richa, he knew she would deliver like this at the biggest stages of cricket.

"She has been preparing hard for moments like these. She is ready. I feel she is very near her best. And, she is improving day by day," Paul added.

"She used to come to the academy and stay there the whole day to be stronger, get fitter and better. So, it is not surprising to see her hitting those big sixes. She knew what the demands of a home World Cup were."

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"Would love to see her bat up the order"

Indian middle-order batters have failed to put their hands up and contribute so far in the ICC Women's World Cup. With Amanjot Kaur at seven and Deepti Sharma at six, Richa had to bat as low as No.8 with Sneh Rana coming at No. 9.

Shib Shankar Paul feels that since Richa has now built that patience within herself and can play longer innings, sending her up the order might put the opponents in trouble. Moreover, she will have more balls to get her eye in, too.

"Yeah, I know the middle order is packed up. But Richa now has the patience as well. I would love to see her bat up the order - at least five or six," the former fast bowler shared.

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India to face Australia and England next

Despite Richa's valiant effort, India lost against South Africa by three wickets as a special inning from Nadine de Klerk helped the Proteas Women go over the line.

India, who are currently at No.3 in the points table, will face defending champions Australia on 12 October and England on 19 October.

Two stands at the ACA-VDCA Visakhapatnam Cricket Stadium will be named after legendary Indian women cricketers Mithali Raj and Raavi Kalpana. The inauguration ceremony will coincide with the India-Australia Women's World Cup match on October 12th.

The ACA will inaugurate the Mithali Raj Stand and the Ravi Kalpana Stand on October 12, ahead of the India-Australia match, marking a first-of-its-kind tribute to women cricketers at the stadium.

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Mandhana requested for the stands

The decision was taken following a request from India's star batsman Smriti Mandhana at the 'Breaking Boundaries' event in August 2025 with Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh.

Acting on Smriti Mandhana's appeal, Minister Nara Lokesh immediately consulted the Andhra Cricket Association. As a result, it has been decided to honour the great personalities of women's cricket by naming the stands after them at the Visakhapatnam Stadium.

Mr. Lokesh said, “Smriti Mandhana’s thoughtful suggestion captured a wider public sentiment. Translating that idea into immediate action reflects our collective commitment to gender parity and to acknowledging the trailblazers of women’s cricket.”

Speaking of the ongoing World Cup, India have made a perfect start to the tournament, having beaten Sri Lanka and Pakistan in their opening two games. Australia started the World Cup with a resounding 89-run win over New Zealand, but their match against Sri Lanka in Colombo was washed out without the toss.

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Mithali Raj's career in WODI

Mithali Raj is a former India captain and one of the game’s most accomplished batters. She is a pathbreaking figure who broadened the horizons for women’s cricket nationwide. Mithali ended her career as the highest run-getter in Women's ODIs, with 7,805 runs at 50.68. No player in the history of women's cricket has ever scored 6,000. 

Ravi Kalpana is an Andhra-born wicketkeeper-batter whose rise from the state system to the India side has galvanised local talent and strengthened the pathway for girls in cricket.