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Another T20 World Cup is just one sleep away to drive the fans crazy. The 9th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is raising its curtains on October 3. Ten teams will compete in 23 matches to determine the world champion. The opening game is set for October 3, featuring Bangladesh against debutants Scotland. Since the tournament started, some of the incredible performances by the batters set the stage on fire. They have shown their excellence and class in tricky situations. In this article, we will explore the top five run scorers of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
Suzie Bates:
The New Zealand captain Suzie Bates is an ace T20 batter. She is the highest run scorer of the T20 World Cup till now. The New Zealand player, who debuted in 2009 during the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup, holds the record for the most runs in the tournament. She has scored 1,066 runs in just 36 matches, making her the top scorer in T20 World Cup history.
Despite her impressive tally, she has hit eight half-centuries but is still waiting for her first century in this prestigious competition. This edition of the tournament is particularly significant for her, as she prepares to participate in her ninth consecutive appearance at this marquee event.
Meg Lanning:
In the cricket world, Australian players are known for their brilliance on the big stage. Meg Lanning is a legendary player of the Australian women’s squad. In the Women’s T20 World Cup, the Aussie great played her first T20 World Cup in 2012. Lanning is the second-highest run-scorer of the tournament. In 35 matches, she scored 992 runs with one century and 4 half-centuries.
Lanning holds the record for the highest individual score in Women’s T20 World Cup history. The former Australian captain achieved this remarkable milestone during the 2014 tournament against Ireland in Sylhet. She scored an impressive 126 runs off just 65 balls, which included 18 fours, showcasing her exceptional batting talent on that occasion.
Alyssa Healy:
Alyssa Healy, the exceptional Australian wicketkeeper-batter, is the third-highest run-scorer in Women’s T20 World Cup history. She made her tournament debut in 2010 against New Zealand, quickly making her mark. So far, Healy has accumulated 941 runs over 39 matches, including seven half-centuries.
Her highest score of 83 runs came during the 2020 Women’s T20 World Cup against Bangladesh. As the new edition of the tournament approaches, fans, and cricket enthusiasts eagerly anticipate witnessing more of her remarkable performances.
Stefanie Taylor:
West Indies batters are renowned for their aggressive and explosive playing style. On the Women’s T20 World Cup stage, Stafanie Taylor stands out as the fourth-highest run scorer. The immensely talented Caribbean cricketer made her tournament debut in the 2009 edition. Since then, she has played 31 matches and scored 926 runs, including six half-centuries.
Taylor’s highest score in the tournament is 59 runs, achieved during the final match against Australia in the 2016 edition. As she prepares to showcase her skills again on the big stage, fans are eager to see her exceptional talent shine in the upcoming matches.
Charlotte Edwards:
Charlotte Edwards, the former England captain, ranks as the fifth-highest run scorer in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup history. She made her tournament debut in the 2009 edition and played 24 matches until 2016. Throughout her T20 World Cup career, she amassed 768 runs and achieved five half-centuries.
Her highest score in the tournament was 80 runs, accomplished against Bangladesh during the 2014 T20 World Cup. Even after her retirement, Edwards’ impact on the game remains significant, and her legacy continues to inspire future generations of cricketers in the tournament.
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