Women’s cricket has garnered significant attention ever since its inception way back in 1745.
Since then, many women cricketers have graced the game and left an indelible mark in cricket.
Let’s look at some of the records that female cricketers have achieved while playing for their respective nations.
Belinda Clark: In 1997, Australia’s Belinda Clark scored an unbeatable inning of 229 runs in 155 deliveries against Denmark in a Women’s World Cup. It was the first double-century in an ODIs.
Mithali Raj: Regarded as one of most accomplished player in India women’s cricket, Mithali is the only female cricketer to surpass 7,000 runs in Women’s One Day Internationals.
Meg Lanning: Known as the most successful captain in Australian Women’s Cricket, Lanning holds the record for the most Women's One Day International centuries (15).
Jhulan Goswami: Also known as Chadka Express, Jhulan was a force to reckon with for opposition players during her playing days. She holds the record for most wickets with 255 in the ODI format.
Ellyse Perry: Perry has been one of assets for the Australian women’s team.
Amidst all the records she has achieved, Perry remains the only person to play for Australia in both cricket and football World Cups.