Top 5 batsmen with most runs in Women's T20 World Cup history
Three batters have scored more than 1000 runs in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup history.
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is one of the most awaited events in women’s cricket. The inaugural edition of this competition was played in 2009. Since then, the marquee event has seen many skilful batters take centre stage and help their team to glory.
These batsmen have elevated their game to win that elusive title for their country. The individual brilliance of these batters has shone through. On that note, let’s take a look at the top five batsmen who have scored the most runs in Women’s T20 World Cup history.
Batsmen with most runs in Women’s T20 World Cup:
5. Sophie Devine (NZ-W) – 807 runs
Sophie Devine is one of the greatest players in women’s cricket. She has been the backbone of the New Zealand team for quite a long time.
So far, Devine has played 39 matches in the Women’s T20 World Cup and amassed 807 runs at an average of 26.03, and notched up four half-centuries.
4. Meg Lanning (AUS-W) – 992 runs
Meg Lanning is the most successful captain in women’s cricket history. The legendary Australian cricketer won five ICC Women’s T20 World Cup titles as captain during her career.
Lanning is also the fourth-highest run-scorer in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup till now with 992 runs in 35 outings at an impressive average of 39.68. The former Australia captain slammed four half-centuries and one century in this competition.
3. Alyssa Healy (AUS-W) – 1008 runs
Alyssa Healy is one of the greatest wicket-keeper batters in women’s cricket. The Australian legend was one of the main pillars of her team and produced many match-winning knocks, including in the World Cup finals.
Healy is the third-highest run-getter in the Women’s T20 World Cup history. The wicket-keeper batter has made 1008 runs in 42 matches at an average of 28.80, with seven half-centuries.
2. Stafanie Taylor (WI-W) – 1014 runs
Stafanie Taylor is the highest run-scorer for West Indies in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup history. In this competition, Taylor played 35 matches and scored 1014 runs at an average of 37.55. The top-order batter has notched up six half-centuries in the Women’s T20 World Cup.
1. Suzie Bates (NZ-W) – 1216 runs
Legendary New Zealand women’s cricketer Suzie Bates is the only batter so far to score over 1200 runs in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup history.
In the Women’s T20 World Cup, Bates has played 42 matches and amassed 1216 runs at an average of 31.17, while smashing eight half-centuries.
(All stats updated till 16th June, 2026)
Who has scored the most runs in Women’s T20 World Cup history?
Legendary New Zealand cricketer Suzie Bates has scored the most runs in the tournament’s history. She has scored 1216 runs.
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