New Delhi: The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will kickstart from October 3, Thursday in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The 10-team showpiece event will run till October 20, providing excitement to the fullest for the 17 days. Defending champions Australia being the most successful team in the event would like to carry on the momentum in the ninth edition of the league as well.
Australia have won the crown six times in the total of eight editions, with England and the West Indies being the only other two teams to lift the title. Meanwhile, India who have started well with wins in the warm-up fixtures, would want to carry on the momentum in the tournament and aim to lift that coveted title. With just a couple of days remaining for the start, let’s take a look at the highest run-scorers in the history of women’s T20 World Cup.
Highest run-scorers in women’s T20 World Cup
Suzie Bates
Suzie Bates, one of New Zealand’s legendary players, leads the chart for most runs in Women’s T20 World Cup history. An aggressive and consistent batter, Bates has so far scored 1066 runs in the history of the showpiece event.
Meg Lanning
Australia’s former captain and one of the most prolific batters, Lanning ranks second in the batting charts. The Aussie player, who was known for her elegant stroke play, has scored 992 runs with the highest score of 126. She has contributed immensely to Australia’s dominance in the showpiece event.
Alyssa Healy
Another dominant Australia batter Alyssa Healy takes the third spot in the top run-scorers of the women’s T20 World Cup history. The Aussie wicketkeeper-batter has 941 runs to her name in the showpiece event in 36 innings played so far. She has been another vital cog for the Aussies after Lanning.
Stafanie Taylor
West Indies star player Stafanie Taylor if fourth on the elite list with 926 runs to her name in the T20 World Cup history. Known for her skills and hard-hitting abilities, Taylor would be hoping to elevate her rank in the upcoming ninth edition of the tournament.
Charlotte Edwards
One of the most successful England captains, Charlotte Edwards, is on the fifth place in the batting charts of the highest run-getters at the T20 WC. She has 768 runs in her kitty, with a highest score of 80 and an impressive average of 36.57.
Ahead of the ninth edition of Women’s T20 World Cup, let’s take a look at the five highest run-scorers in the history of the showpiece event. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
