Here is a tour through the history of women's cricket, telling the tales of power, domination, and incredible feats that have molded the format of ODIs. The top ten first-inning totals in women's ODIs are highlighted in this article, where batters demonstrated their skill with the willow to lead their sides to historic victories. These games featured batting mastery that had no bounds, from brilliant hundreds to unwavering partnerships. We celebrate the victories attained on the big stage and learn more about the development of women's cricket as we make our way through these extraordinary innings. Relive the incredible moments that have left their mark on women's cricket history, when records were broken and boundaries were redefined in the quest for ODI glory.
1. New Zealand Women Vs Ireland Women, 2018
The highest ever first innings total belongs to New Zealand, who scored 491 runs in their 50 overs at an average of 9.82. The massive score was possible due to the excellent start provided by the openers, with Watkins scoring a half-century and captain Bates with a massive hundred. They were backed by a century from Green and a half-century from Kerr.
2. New Zealand Women Vs Pakistan Women, 1997
The Kiwi batters scored double figures to take New Zealand to 455 in their 50 overs. Hockley, Anderson, and Nicholson scored half-centuries, and captain Lewis scored a century. Fruin and Rolls also contributed a little, with Ireland conceding 40 extras. This is the second-highest first innings total in women's ODI history.
3. New Zealand Women Vs Ireland Women, 2018
Of the 440 runs New Zealand scored in this game, more than half of them were scored by Amelia Kerr. Her record-breaking innings of 232 included 31 fours and two maximums. In addition, Kasperek scored a century and Satterthwaite scored a half-century. They scored at a run rate of 8.80, which resulted in such a vast score.
4. New Zealand Vs Ireland, 2018
Almost all the Kiwi players scored in double figures in a match where they scored 418 runs. The top scorer in the side was the centurion Sophie Devine, followed by a half-century from Maddy Green. Other significant contributions came from Satterthwaite, Peterson, and Bezuidenhout. Ireland also conceded 32 extras, propelling the Kiwis to this huge total.
5. Australia Women Vs Denmark Women, 1997
In a match where Belinda Clarke scored the highest individual score in women’s ODIs, which is also the second-highest score today, Australia posted 412 runs batting first. Two hundred twenty-nine of those were scored by Clarke, amounting to more than half of the total. Keightley and Rolton also scored half-centuries, taking Australia beyond 400.
6. Australia Women Vs Pakistan Women, 1997
Only three batters were responsible for taking Australia to 397. Their openers gave them an excellent start, putting on a partnership of more than 200, as both got centuries. Another partnership of more than 150 ensured they got near a massive total, with Goss scoring 94, taking Australia to one of the highest first-innings scores.
7. England Women Vs Pakistan Women, 2016
The English openers scored big runs: Hill had 123 runs, and Beaumont had 104. Their partnership of 235 gave England the perfect start they needed for a massive score. Brunt made the most of the start they provided and scored a quickfire 80 off just 33 deliveries, propelling England to 378.
8. England Women Vs Pakistan Women, 2017
After the openers fell cheaply, England captain Heather Knight forged a partnership with Brunt to steady the innings. Their 200-plus stand put England in a dominating position as both got to their centuries. The finishing touch was provided by Wyatt and Wilson as England finished with 377.
9. England Women Vs Pakistan Women, 1997
Only four English batters batted in this game, as the openers posted a strong partnership of 83 for the first wicket. Britting went on to get a century and put up a massive 200-plus partnership with Daniels, who scored a century later. Staying not out with Metcalfe, Daniels ensured England got a massive score of 376.
10. Netherlands Women Vs Japan Women, 2003
Beest was the top scorer for the Netherlands with 142 runs. She forged a 135-run partnership with Helmien Rambaldo for the second wicket after Netherlands started poorly. Further, she took the Netherlands to a commanding position by forming a partnership with Caroline Salomons, which was more than 200 runs, taking their team to 375 runs.
