ODI Cricket Since the early 1970s, One-Day Internationals have been a cornerstone of women’s cricket, highlighting the dedication, skill, and passion of players across generations. Australia Women have been the most dominant team in WODIs, consistently outperforming their opponents and claiming seven ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup titles.
Over time, several batters have left a lasting impact on Women’s ODI cricket with their exceptional consistency and ability to change games with the bat. Their technique, resilience, and match-winning performances have defined the format.
To date, only four batters have surpassed 5,000 runs in Women’s ODIs, and just one has gone beyond the 7,000-run milestone. With that in mind, let’s explore the top five highest run-scorers in Women’s ODI history.
ODI Cricket Smriti Mandhana (India) – 4,919 runs
Indian opener Smriti Mandhana ranks fifth on this list. The left-handed batter has scored 4,919 runs in 110 Women’s ODIs at an impressive average of 47.29. She has notched up 13 centuries and 32 fifties, with a highest score of 136. Mandhana also holds the record for the most ODI centuries for India Women.
ODI Cricket Stafanie Taylor (West Indies) – 5,873 runs
West Indies all-rounder Stafanie Taylor has accumulated 5,873 runs in 170 ODIs since making her debut in 2008. Across 163 innings, she has scored seven centuries and 41 fifties, maintaining an average of 42.25. Her highest ODI score is 171.
Suzie Bates (New Zealand) – 5,896 runs
New Zealand all-rounder Suzie Bates has racked up 5,896 runs in Women’s ODI cricket. Since 2006, she has played 173 ODIs, boasting a batting average of 39.30. Bates has recorded 13 centuries and 37 fifties, with a highest score of 168.
ODI Cricket Charlotte Edwards (England) – 5,992 runs
Former England captain Charlotte Edwards ranks second on this list. The right-handed batter scored 5,992 runs in 191 ODIs at an average of 38.16. Edwards hit nine centuries and 46 fifties, with a top score of an unbeaten 173.
Mithali Raj (India) – 7,805 runs
Topping the list is former India Women captain Mithali Raj, who scored 7,805 runs in 232 ODIs. Retiring in 2022, she held a stellar batting average of 50.68. The right-handed batter notched up seven centuries and 64 fifties, with a highest score of 125 not out.