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Top 10 Highest Run-Scorers in Women’s World Cup 2025

The ICC Women’s ODI Cricket World Cup 2025, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2, has showcased breathtaking batting performances from the world’s finest cricketers. From explosive centuries to steady match-winning knocks, the 2025 edition has been a true celebration of women’s cricket.

Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner set the tone early with the first century of the tournament — an 83-ball 115 against New Zealand — while Kiwi skipper Sophie Devine responded with a brilliant 112 in the same match.

Top 10 Run-Scorers in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

Player Runs Matches Average
Laura Wolvaardt (SA) 571 9 71.37
Smriti Mandhana (IND) 434 9 54.25
Ashleigh Gardner (AUS) 328 7 82.00
Pratika Rawal (IND) 308 7 51.33
Phoebe Litchfield (AUS) 304 7 50.66
Alyssa Healy (AUS) 299 5 74.75
Sophie Devine (NZ) 289 5 57.80
Heather Knight (ENG) 288 8 48.00
Jemimah Rodrigues (IND) 268 7 67.00
Nat Sciver-Brunt (ENG) 262 8 43.66

(Stats as of November 1, 2025 – ICC Official Data)

Laura Wolvaardt Tops the Chart

South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt has emerged as the leading run-scorer of the tournament, amassing 571 runs in 9 matches at an average of 71.37. Her majestic 169 against England in the semi-final stands as the highest individual score of the 2025 World Cup so far.

Following her are India’s Smriti Mandhana with 404 runs and Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner with 328 runs, both anchoring their sides with consistency and flair.

Historical Context

The Women’s World Cup has produced legendary batters since its inception.

  • Enid Bakewell (ENG) topped the charts in the first edition (1973) with 264 runs.
  • Debbie Hockley (NZ) holds the all-time record for most runs in Women’s ODI World Cup history with 1501 runs.
  • Jan Brittin (ENG) remains the only player to finish as top scorer in two editions (1982 & 1993).

Over the decades, stars like Karen Rolton, Suzie Bates, Tammy Beaumont, and Alyssa Healy have continued to raise the standard of women’s cricket through their consistent performances.

Sumit Arora

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