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The ICC Women's World Cup is one of the oldest forms of World Championship cricket as the first-ever tournament was held in 1973 in England. The first-ever women's World Cup was won in 1973 by England as well. Australia has been the most successful team in the World Cup as they have successfully won the tournament seven times. Through this article, we will take a look at the top 5 highest scores by a batter in ICC Women’s World Cup.
Highest scores by a batter in ICC Women’s World Cup
1. Belinda Clark | 229 vs Denmark
Australia Women's captain Belinda Clark still holds the record for the only double-century in the Women’s ODI World Cup, while she scored 229 not out against Denmark Women in the 1997 edition. She took 155 balls to score those runs, while she hit 22 fours. There were also two 60s, as Australia Women recorded 412/3 in 50 overs, while the opponents were bundled out for only 49 runs.
2. Chamari Athapaththu | 178* vs Australia
During the Women’s World Cup 2017 league stage match against Australia Women, Sri Lankan top-order Chamari Athapaththu scored 178 not out off 143 balls with 22 fours and six sixes that helped Sri Lanka Women to score 257/9 in 50 overs. However, they lost the match by eight wickets with 37 balls remaining.
3. Charlotte Edwards | 173* vs Ireland
During the Women’s World Cup 1997 league stage fixture against Ireland Women, English opener Charlotte Edwards slammed 173 not out off 155 balls with 19 fours. She also got support from the other players, as England Women scored 324/3 in 50 overs, and they won the match by 208 runs.
4. Harmanpreet Kaur | 171* vs Australia
During the Women’s World Cup 2017 Semi-final, when India were facing Australia Women, the Indian star Harmanpreet Kaur had a single-handed battle and she scored 171 not out off 115 balls with 20 fours and seven sixes. Her powerful batting helped India Women to score 281/4 in the 42-over game, and they won that fixture by 36 runs.
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5. Stafanie Taylor | 171 vs Sri Lanka
During the Women’s World Cup 2013 group stage match, West Indies cricketer Stafanie Taylor scored 171 runs from 137 balls against Sri Lanka Women with the help of 18 fours and two sixes. There were also crucial supports from Kyshona Knight (44 off 67 balls), Deandra Dottin (50 off 22 balls), and captain Merissa Aguilleira (47* off 24 balls), as West Indies Women scored 368/8 in 50 overs in the first innings, and later they won by 209 runs.