We have experienced some unforgettable batting performances in the history of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. Some batters played powerful knocks to lift the team spirit in the match as well as in the tournament, as those set great examples of the game.
In this article, we are going through the records of the highest individual scores in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup history.
Stafanie Taylor (West Indies Women): 171 vs Sri Lanka Women in 2013
During the Women’s World Cup 2013 group stage match, West Indies cricketer Stafanie Taylor scored 171 runs from 137 balls against Sri Lanka Women with the help of 18 fours and two sixes. There were also crucial supports from Kyshona Knight (44 off 67 balls), Deandra Dottin (50 off 22 balls), and captain Merissa Aguilleira (47* off 24 balls), as West Indies Women scored 368/8 in 50 overs in the first innings, and later they won by 209 runs.
Harmanpreet Kaur (India Women): 171* vs Australia Women in 2017
During the Women’s World Cup 2017 Semi-final, when India were facing Australia Women, the Indian star Harmanpreet Kaur had a single-handed battle and she scored 171 not out off 115 balls with 20 fours and seven sixes. Her powerful batting helped India Women to score 281/4 in the 42-over game, and they won that fixture by 36 runs.
Charlotte Edwards (England Women): 173* vs Ireland Women in 1997
During the Women’s World Cup 1997 league stage fixture against Ireland Women, English opener Charlotte Edwards slammed 173 not out off 155 balls with 19 fours. She also got support from the other players, as England Women scored 324/3 in 50 overs, and they won by 208 runs.
Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka Women): 178* vs Australia Women in 2017
During the Women’s World Cup 2017 league stage match against Australia Women, Sri Lankan top-order Chamari Athapaththu scored 178 not out off 143 balls with 22 fours and six sixes that helped Sri Lanka Women to score 257/9 in 50 overs. However, they lost the match by eight wickets with 37 balls remaining.
Belinda Clark (Australia Women): 229* vs Denmark Women in 1997
Australia Women's captain Belinda Clark still holds the record for the only double-century in the Women’s ODI World Cup, while she scored 229 not out against Denmark Women in the 1997 edition. She took 155 balls to score those runs, while she hit 22 fours. There were also two 60s, as Australia Women recorded 412/3 in 50 overs, while the opponents were bundled out for only 49 runs.
ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup: Highest Scores
Player (Team) | Runs scored | Opposition | Venue | Year |
Belinda Clark (Australia Women) | 229* | Denmark Women | Mumbai | 1997 |
Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka Women) | 178* | Australia Women | Bristol | 2017 |
Charlotte Edwards (England Women) | 173* | Ireland Women | Pune | 1997 |
Harmanpreet Kaur (India Women) | 171* | Australia Women | Derby | 2017 |
Stafanie Taylor (West Indies Women) | 171 | Sri Lanka Women | Mumbai | 2013 |
ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup: Highest Score from Each Team
Here, we can know the highest individual score from each team in the Women’s ODI World Cup.
Player (Team) | Runs scored | Opposition | Venue | Year |
Belinda Clark (Australia Women) | 229* | Denmark Women | Mumbai | 1997 |
Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka Women) | 178* | Australia Women | Bristol | 2017 |
Charlotte Edwards (England Women) | 173* | Ireland Women | Pune | 1997 |
Harmanpreet Kaur (India Women) | 171* | Australia Women | Derby | 2017 |
Stafanie Taylor (West Indies Women) | 171 | Sri Lanka Women | Mumbai | 2013 |
Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa Women) | 169 | England Women | Guwahati | 2025 |
Suzie Bates (New Zealand Women) | 168 | Pakistan Women | Sydney | 2009 |
Sidra Amin (Pakistan Women) | 104 | Bangladesh Women | Hamilton | 2022 |
Nigar Sultana (Bangladesh Women) | 77 | Sri Lanka Women | DY Patil | 2025 |
Rowan Milburn (Netherlands Women) | 71 | Ireland Women | Christchurch | 2000 |
Lynne Thomas (International XI Women) | 70* | India Women | Napier | 1982 |
Caitriona Beggs (Ireland Women) | 66* | Netherlands Women | Christchurch | 2000 |
Geraldine Davies (Young England Women) | 65 | International XI Women | Miton Keynes | 1973 |
Vivalyn Latty-Scott (Jamaica Women) | 61 | Young England Women | Sittingbourne | 1973 |
Louise Browne (Trinidad & Tobago Women) | 50* | Jamaica Women | London | 1973 |
Karin Mikkelsen (Denmark Women) | 39* | England Women | Hyderabad | 1997 |
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