Top 7 GOAT Women Cricketers Who Changed The History of Cricket

1. Mithali Raj

Mithali Raj’s service spanned over 23 years, and during that span, she defined continuity. She scored 7,805 ODI runs and is known as one of the highest run-scorers in women’s cricket. She averaged over 50 in 232 ODIs. Mithali is also known as the first woman to cross 7,000 runs in One Day Internationals. In the 2017 World Cup, she scored 109 runs against New Zealand, which was not only a century, but a captain’s statement in a knockout situation.

2. Ellyse Perry

Ellyse Perry has scored a total of 6,000+ international runs, and has also taken 300+ international wickets. Ellis has a Test average of over 70, including 213* in the Ashes.

One of the proudest moments for Australia was when Ellis contributed three runs in her last over in the 2010 T20 World Cup final.

3. Meg Lanning

Meg Lanning’s achievements are defined by trophies. She has won 7 World Cup titles (ODI and T20I combined) and is known as the fastest player to score 10 ODI centuries. Meg Lanning has won several ICC tournaments while leading the team. Her unbeaten 103 runs at just 18 years of age is still one of the iconic moments in women’s cricket. She led Australia to the 2020 T20 World Cup title.

4. Charlotte Edwards

Charlotte Edwards has scored 10,000 international runs, including nearly 6,000 ODI runs. Charlotte captained England during the 2009 World Cup double. She is considered one of the pioneers of women’s international cricket.

Also Read: Players With the Most Wickets in Women’s Cricket History

5. Jhulan Goswami

Jhulan Goswami has 255 ODI wickets to her name; the highest wicket-taker in history. As observed by Cricbites, her consistency over two decades has been extraordinary. She was once considered exceptional, as she was a consistent fast bowler with the same intensity for 20 years.

6. Belinda Clark

Before aggressive cricket became mainstream, Belinda Clarke was studying it. Her first double century of 229* in 1997 was a record-breaking milestone. As a captain, she has a win rate of 83%, with 4,844 ODI runs. Belinda Clarke is truly one of the record-breaking cricketers.

7. Stafanie Taylor

Stafanie Taylor was ranked No. 1 in both batting and bowling in the ICC ODI rankings. She is also known for her 5,000+ ODI runs and 150+ wickets. She secured her legacy among the best women’s cricketers by taking 246 runs and 8 wickets in the 2016 T20 World Cup campaign.

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