Women’s T20 cricket has seen a meteoric rise in talent, intensity, and explosive performances. From blazing centuries to record-breaking partnerships, the shortest format has been a platform where batters express their dominance with flair. Here’s a list of the Top 10 Highest Individual Scores in Women’s T20 Internationals (T20Is)—feats that have not only won matches but also rewritten history.
Alyssa Healy – 148 (61 balls) vs Sri Lanka, 2019*
Healy’s record-setting innings was played at the SCG, and she went crazy from ball one, hitting 19 fours and 7 sixes, and it was the highest ever individual score in women’s T20Is. The best part was it wasn’t reckless hitting, it was pure clean hitting and the running was very straight forward. This innings set a standard that other batters have not been able to touch since.
Meg Lanning – 133 (63 balls) vs. England, 2019*
Just a few months prior to Healy’s international record, Lanning had also produced what could be viewed in that light, scoring an imperious 133* against a quality bowling attack. Lanning played players innings with all the aura of captaincy – sensible risks, beautiful off-drives and brutal slog sweeps. This innings speaks volumes about Lanning’s consistency and ability to handle pressure.
Chamari Athapaththu – 113 (66 balls) v Australia, 2019
Chamari’s daring brand of cricket has gained her a following the world over and this knock was the epitome of daring cricket. This knock against one of the world’s best bowling attacks saw her flair for free-flowing stroke play in full effect. 113, despite being from the losing team, was an impressive statement from a player that has taken Sri Lankan women’s cricket onto the her back.
Shafali Verma – 112 (67 balls) vs West Indies, 2022*
India’s youngest T20I icon shot to fame with her brutal innings that shocked the West Indies. Shafali Verma combined her attacking, power game with poise and maturity. What makes the innings special was her ability to pace it perfectly, when to hit and when to respect a good delivery.
Beth Mooney – 117 (57 balls) against England, 2020*
Beth Mooney’s innings in the T20 tri-series final was a genuine game-changer. In exacting conditions for batting, she showed the skills to adapt and go on the attack at the right moments. Her converted century was key to Australia’s title victory and added to her reputation as one of the most reliable openers.
Deandra Dottin – 112 (45 balls) against South Africa, 2010*
Dottin was the first player to score a century in the Women’s T20I format, and she did it in style. She brought up her century in just 38 balls, claiming the record for the fastest century in Women’s T20Is at the time, and finished with an unbeaten 112 runs off 45 balls. Her raw power, fearless intent, and incredible athleticism redefined the boundaries of possibility in women’s cricket.
Smriti Mandhana – 108 (61 balls) vs New Zealand, 2023*
Mandhana is known for her elegance, but this innings was an assertive and aggressive innings as grace met aggression. She danced down the track to spinners and lifted the pacers over extra cover effortlessly. The innings was a perfect fusion of traditional stroke play and contemporary T20 aggression. India chased down a tricky target with ease relying on Mandhana’s fluent hundred.
Suzie Bates – 106 (60 balls) vs South Africa, 2018
Bates was a steadfast presence at the top of New Zealand’s order and put together a high-quality innings in the 2018 series. Her measured onslaught was combined with big shots and excellent strike rotation. It epitomised how experience and match awareness can be potent in T20 cricket.
Laura Wolvaardt – 104 (53 balls) vs Ireland, 2024*
Although famous for her elegance, Wolvaardt displayed a high strike rate during this innings that surprised many. She combined classical cover drives with powerful slog sweeps while putting South Africa in a comfortable position to win the match. In this innings, Wolvaardt showed she had moved away from being a technically solid anchor and had developed into an influential T20
Harmanpreet Kaur – 103 (51 balls) vs England, 2018
Harmanpreet’s century at the 2018 World T20 wasn’t merely memorable—it was iconic. India was under pressure, and Harmanpreet played an absolute blinder to push her side’s total to a mammoth one. She had too many options, especially the sweeps and lofted drives, and England could only stare wide-eyed in astonishment. The century was the moment that confirmed India as a serious player in T20 world cricket.
The importance of these innings
These centuries are not just about the scorecards. They are memories, passion moments, and turning points. Each innings has raised the bar in women’s cricket, gave confidence to up-and-coming youngsters, and reminded the world that women’s cricket can be just as ‘edgy’, ‘tense’ and ‘competitive’ as any format of the game. Fans will remember these innings for the drama, risk, and reward – for everything you want as a sports fan!
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