World Cup 2025: Top 10 Batters Who Defined Women’s

The ICC Women’s ODI Cricket World Cup 2025, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, saw brilliant batting performances. The tournament, which ran from September 30 to November 2, showcased some of the best run-scorers in women’s cricket.

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

Top 10 Batters Who Defined Women’s World Cup 2025

🏏 Top Women ODI Run Scorers

The table below summarizes the top 10 highest run-scorers in the tournament (as of November 1, 2025):

1. Laura Wolvaardt — South Africa (SA)
👉 Runs: 571 | Matches: 9 | Average: 71.37

2. Smriti Mandhana — India (IND)
👉 Runs: 434 | Matches: 9 | Average: 54.25

3. Ashleigh Gardner — Australia (AUS)
👉 Runs: 328 | Matches: 7 | Average: 82.00

4. Pratika Rawal — India (IND)
👉 Runs: 308 | Matches: 7 | Average: 51.33

5. Phoebe Litchfield — Australia (AUS)
👉 Runs: 304 | Matches: 7 | Average: 50.66

6. Alyssa Healy — Australia (AUS)
👉 Runs: 299 | Matches: 5 | Average: 74.75

7. Sophie Devine — New Zealand (NZ)
👉 Runs: 289 | Matches: 5 | Average: 57.80

8. Heather Knight — England (ENG)
👉 Runs: 288 | Matches: 8 | Average: 48.00

9. Jemimah Rodrigues — India (IND)
👉 Runs: 268 | Matches: 7 | Average: 67.00

10. Nat Sciver-Brunt — England (ENG)
👉 Runs: 262 | Matches: 8 | Average: 43.66

Notable Achievements

• First Century: Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner hit the first century of the tournament, scoring 115 runs off 83 balls against New Zealand.
• Indian Stars: India’s Smriti Mandhana (434 runs) was the second-highest scorer, with Pratika Rawal and Jemimah Rodrigues also finishing in the top 10.

Historical Facts

• All-Time Record: Debbie Hockley (NZ) holds the all-time record for the most runs in Women’s ODI World Cup history with 1501 runs.
• First Edition Topper: Enid Bakewell (ENG) was the top scorer in the first edition of the tournament in 1973.

Question & Answer

Q1. Which country’s player emerged as the leading run-scorer in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025?
(a) India
(b) Australia
(c) South Africa
(d) New Zealand
Answer: South Africa

Explanation: Laura Wolvaardt of South Africa emerged as the leading run-scorer in the tournament with 571 runs.

Q2. What was the highest individual score of the 2025 Women’s World Cup, scored by Laura Wolvaardt?
(a) 115
(b) 169
(c) 145
(d) 112
Answer: 169

Explanation: Laura Wolvaardt’s majestic 169 against England in the semi-final stands as the highest individual score of the 2025 World Cup.

Q3. Which two countries co-hosted the ICC Women’s ODI Cricket World Cup 2025?
(a) Australia and New Zealand
(b) England and India
(c) India and Sri Lanka
(d) South Africa and India
Answer: India and Sri Lanka

Explanation: The ICC Women’s ODI Cricket World Cup 2025 was co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

Q4. Who holds the all-time record for the most runs scored in Women’s ODI World Cup history?
(a) Laura Wolvaardt
(b) Jan Brittin
(c) Debbie Hockley
(d) Suzie Bates
Answer: Debbie Hockley

Explanation: Debbie Hockley (NZ) holds the all-time record for the most runs in Women’s ODI World Cup history with 1501 runs.

Q5. Which Australian player scored the first century of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025?
(a) Alyssa Healy
(b) Phoebe Litchfield
(c) Ashleigh Gardner
(d) Meg Lanning
Answer: Ashleigh Gardner

Explanation: Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner set the tone early with the first century of the tournament, scoring 115 runs against New Zealand.

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