Some series are notable in the history of women's cricket not just for the matches that were fought but also for the complete dominance that one team demonstrated over the other. This piece explores the situations in which the competition was not only unfair to one side but also resulted in a decisive defeat. Teams demonstrated their dominance with unflinching control over these series, showcasing their strong batting lineups and fierce bowling assaults. Every whitewash illustrates the stark differences in ability, approach, and execution and marks a new chapter in the history of women's cricket. Reviewing these lopsided matches, we honor the squads that made a lasting impression on Women's ODIs.
1. Thailand Women Vs Zimbabwe Women, 2023
A three-match series between Thailand Women and Zimbabwe Women ended in a whitewash, with Thailand winning. The first match was a low scoring encounter, followed by the second match which was relatively a better contest. The third game saw Thailand comfortably win by six wickets to complete the whitewash.
2. Thailand Women Vs Netherlands Women, 2022
The first game was a one-sided encounter in which Thailand won by 100 runs. The Netherlands put up a good fight in the second game by falling just eight runs short of their target. The remaining games were again one-sided, with Thailand winning by 99 runs and seven wickets, respectively. It was a series in which Thailand dominated entirely.
3. South Africa Women Vs Bangladesh Women, 2018
South Africa put up a dominant performance throughout the series, giving no chance to Bangladesh to gain any kind of momentum. Two of their wins were by nine wickets, and another two were by a margin of over 100 runs. The last match winning by six wickets to wrap up the series.
4. Australia Women Vs Pakistan Women, 2023
Australia won the first game which was affected by rain by eight wickets. An excellent bowling display in the second game saw them enabled them to win by ten wickets. A dominant batting display in the final match saw them winning by 101 runs, ending the series in a whitewash.
5. New Zealand Women Vs Pakistan Women, 2016
The Kiwis won the first and the third game by a margin of eight wickets, with the former being a low scoring encounter. They won the rain-affected second game by 60 runs. The series finished with them winning the fourth and the fifth games by seven and five wickets, respectively.
6. England Women Vs Sri Lanka Women, 2016
Sri Lanka could only post 168 runs in the first ODI, and England won that game easily by eight wickets and with 123 balls remaining. The second and the fourth ODIs were won by England by a margin of more than 100 runs. Sri Lanka fought relatively well in the third ODI, but England managed to win it by five wickets.
7. Australia Women Vs Sri Lanka Women, 2016
The first match was a low-scoring thriller as Australia struggled to chase 77 but got over the line by four wickets. They won the second and the fourth encounter by 78 and 137 runs, respectively. The third ODI was a low-scoring encounter as well, but Australia played steadily and won it by nine wickets.
8. England Women Vs West Indies Women, 2022
England's whitewash of the West Indies became possible due to their bowlers. Batting first in all three games, England posted formidable totals, which were chasable by all means. However, their bowlers made sure West Indies got nowhere near the targets, winning two matches by 142 runs and one by 151 runs.
9. New Zealand Women Vs Sri Lanka Women, 2015
A series dominated by New Zealand saw them winning two games by ten wickets and one by eight wickets. The remaining games were similarly one-sided, as New Zealand won one of them by a massive margin of 188 runs and the other by 96 runs. Sri Lanka did not put up a fight in any of the matches in front of the mighty Kiwis.
10. Pakistan Women Vs Ireland Women, 2022
A series that could have gone any way but went to Pakistan because they could hold their nerve and emerged as a better team. They won the first match by a margin of 128 runs and the second by nine wickets. Ireland put up a good fight in the last game, but Pakistan managed to snatch a win by five wickets.
