Going into the thrilling world of run-scoring skill and quick scoring rates in ODIs, we venture into the dynamic arena of women's cricket. The top ten run rates in completed innings in women's ODIs are detailed in this article, when batters demonstrated their capacity to outpace and control opposing bowling assaults. These efforts, which captured the spirit of aggressive run-scoring with their stunning stroke play and cunning batting, will live on forever in the annals of women's cricket history. Through these striking performances, we see how the women's game has developed, with its emphasis on power-hitting, calculated risks, and an unwavering goal of setting imposing run rates. These are a few thrilling scenes that perfectly capture the skill of fast-paced scoring.
1. New Zealand Women 491 Vs Ireland Women, 2018
The highestever total in women’s ODIs came only due to the Kiwi batters scoring at a high strike rate. None of the batters had a strike rate under 100, showcasing an incredible display of hitting. Thanks to them, New Zealand scored at a run rate of 9.82, the highest-ever in women’s ODIs.
2. New Zealand Women 455 Vs Pakistan Women, 1997
The second-highest run rate in an innings and the last to be above nine, saw the Kiwis scoring 455 runs in their 50 overs. Their batters had a strike rate over 100 and displayed their batting prowess and ability to score big runs. Their run rate was 9.1, leaving the Pakistani bowlers in shambles.
3. New Zealand Women 440 Vs Ireland Women, 2018
The three batters that took New Zealand to the score of 440, put up a remarkable performance of power-hitting and scoring quickly. Kerr with the most runs had the strike rate 160, with Satterthwaite and Kasperek following it with 135, and 107, respectively. The resulting massive score for New Zealand came at a run rate of 8.8.
4. New Zealand Women 418 Vs Ireland Women, 2018
The massive score was possible due to the start provided by Sophie Devine, who took the lead by smashing a century in 59 balls, reaching the milestone in the 17th over of the innings. New Zealand hit 50 boundaries and nine maximums, going at a run rate of 8.38.
5. Australia Women 412 Vs Denmark Women, 1997
Scoring more than half of the runs for her side, Clark hit 22 fours in her record-breaking innings, at a strike rate of almost 150. As Australia did not lose many wickets, they were able to keep their foot on the pedal throughout the game, going at an impressive run rate of 8.24.
6. Australia Women 397 Vs Pakistan Women, 1997
With a run rate shy of eight, 7.94, to be precise, Australian batters ran a rampage through the Pakistani bowling lineup. Two gigantic partnerships ensured a massive total, and an outstanding display of hard-hitting made the score possible. Only three batters were involved in the carnage, all hitting at a strike rate of over 100.
7. England Women 378 Vs Pakistan Women, 2016
Hill and Beaumont did the bulk of the work, hitting centuries which included 25 fours and four maximums between them. Their innings laid the foundation for a big score for England with Sciver providing the finish with a quick fire 80 off just 33 deliveries, at a strike rate of almost 250. England scored at a run rate of 7.56 in this game.
8. England Women 377 Vs Pakistan Women, 2017
Sciver transformed her first ODI century into a scintillating innings of 137 from 92 deliveries. At the same time, Knight, the captain, also achieved a century in limited-overs cricket for the first time, contributing to a formidable total of 377 for seven. They scored at a rapid rate of 7.54, hammering the Pakistani bowlers.
9. England Women 376 Vs Pakistan Women, 1997
England hit 41 boundaries in this game, with 35 coming between Brittin and Daniels, both of whom scored centuries with strike rates over 100. England did not lose many wickets, which allowed them to score freely, taking risks as and when required, reaching 376 at a run rate of 7.52.
10. Netherlands Women 375 Vs Japan Women, 2003
A superb batting display from the Netherlands batters, which included a century from Beest and a half-century from Salomons, propelled by a century of extras conceded by Japan’s bowling unit, saw the Netherlands reaching a score of 375, at a run rate of seven and a half. Japan managed to take some wickets, but the large number of extras cost them.
