Outstanding innings from women’s cricket!
Women's cricket has witnessed some outstanding innings across all formats of the game. These innings have showcased the immense talent and skill of female cricketers and have left a lasting impact on the sport. Here are a few notable innings from women's cricket in various formats:
One Day Internationals (ODIs)
1. Belinda Clark (Australia)
- In 1997, Belinda Clark scored an astonishing 229 not out against Denmark in an ODI. Her innings stood as the highest individual score in women's ODIs for many years.
2. Deepti Sharma (India)
- In 2017, Deepti Sharma scored 188 not out against Ireland, setting a new world record for the highest individual score by an Indian woman in ODIs.
3. Mithali Raj (India)
- Mithali Raj has several remarkable ODI innings to her name, including her 109 not out against New Zealand in the 2005 Women's World Cup semifinal.
Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is)
1. Harmanpreet Kaur (India)
- In the 2018 Women's World T20 semifinal, Harmanpreet Kaur played an unforgettable innings of 171 not out against Australia, helping India reach the final.
2. Sophie Devine (New Zealand)
- Sophie Devine's explosive innings of 105 not out against South Africa in 2020 showcased her power-hitting ability in T20Is.
3. Alyssa Healy (Australia)
- Alyssa Healy's rapid century (148* off 61 balls) against Sri Lanka in 2019 is one of the fastest centuries in women's T20I history.
**Test Matches:**
1. Karen Rolton (Australia)
- In 2001, Karen Rolton played a remarkable innings of 209 not out against England in a Test match. Her innings helped Australia secure an improbable victory.
2. Ellyse Perry (Australia)
- Ellyse Perry's double century (213*) against England in the 2017 Women's Ashes Test demonstrated her all-round prowess and endurance.
3. Heather Knight (England)
- Heather Knight's century (157*) against Australia in the 2013 Women's Ashes Test was a standout performance in a high-pressure match.
These innings are just a glimpse of the incredible talent and achievements in women's cricket. They have not only broken records but have also inspired future generations of female cricketers to reach new heights in the sport.
