Cricket is a sport that has traditionally been dominated by men. However, in recent years, there has been a growing number of women who have taken up the sport. These women have broken down the barriers that have traditionally prevented them from playing cricket, and they have inspired a new generation of female cricketers.
Here are the top 10 women cricketers in the world:
- Mithali Raj (India)
Mithali Raj is the all-time leading run scorer in women’s international cricket. She has scored over 7,000 runs in ODIs and over 6,000 runs in T20Is. Raj is also a former captain of the Indian women’s cricket team.
Mithali Raj, Indian cricketer
- Ellyse Perry (Australia)
Ellyse Perry is one of the most versatile players in the world. She is a brilliant batter, bowler, and fielder. Perry has won the ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year award twice.
Ellyse Perry, Australian cricketer
- Smriti Mandhana (India)
Smriti Mandhana is one of the most destructive batters in the world. She is known for her aggressive batting style and her ability to score quickly. Mandhana has been a key member of the Indian women’s cricket team for many years.
Smriti Mandhana, Indian cricketer
- Meg Lanning (Australia)
Meg Lanning is the captain of the Australian women’s cricket team. She is a brilliant batter and has scored over 5,000 runs in ODIs. Lanning is also a handy bowler and fielder.
Meg Lanning, Australian cricketer
- Sophie Devine (New Zealand)
Sophie Devine is one of the most explosive batters in the world. She is known for her ability to hit sixes all over the ground. Devine has been a key member of the New Zealand women’s cricket team for many years.
Sophie Devine, New Zealand cricketer
- Shafali Verma (India)
Shafali Verma is one of the most exciting young players in the world. She is known for her ability to score quickly and her fearless batting style. Verma has already made a big impact on the international stage.
Shafali Verma, Indian cricketer
- Batter: Hayley Matthews (West Indies)
Hayley Matthews is a brilliant all-rounder. She is a destructive batter and a handy bowler. Matthews has been a key member of the West Indies women’s cricket team for many years.
Hayley Matthews, West Indies cricketer
- Bowler: Jhulan Goswami (India)
Jhulan Goswami is one of the most experienced bowlers in the world. She is known for her ability to swing the ball and her ability to take wickets at crucial times. Goswami has been a key member of the Indian women’s cricket team for many years.
Jhulan Goswami, Indian cricketer
- Bowler: Megan Schutt (Australia)
Megan Schutt is one of the most accurate bowlers in the world. She is known for her ability to hit the right line and length. Schutt has been a key member of the Australian women’s cricket team for many years.
Megan Schutt, Australian cricketer
- All-rounder: Ashleigh Gardner (Australia)
Ashleigh Gardner is a brilliant all-rounder. She is a destructive batter and a handy bowler. Gardner has been a key member of the Australian women’s cricket team for many years.
Ashleigh Gardner, Australian cricketer
These are just a few of the many great women cricketers in the world. They are all role models for young girls and they are all inspiring the next generation of cricketers.
In addition to their on-field accomplishments, these women have also been vocal advocates for gender equality. They have spoken out about the need for more opportunities for women in cricket, and they have inspired other women to take up the sport.
The success of these women cricketers is a testament to their hard work and dedication. They have broken down the barriers that have traditionally prevented women from playing cricket, and they have inspired a new generation of female cricketers. These women are an inspiration to us all.