Indian women's cricketers have made significant victories in the sport, displaying outstanding skill and determination. Players like Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur have guided the team to many wins. Their successes have motivated other young girls to seek a cricket career, which added to the growth and recognition of women's cricket in India. The 10 highest run scorers for the Indian team are-
1. Mithali Raj
Mithali Raj is a former cricketer and captain of the Indian team. She was born on 3 December 1982. Raj made her international debut on 26 June vs. Ireland. She is a right-handed top-order batsman. Raj had scored 7805 in just 211 innings, which is spectacular, Mithali's batting style and her dedication have made her one of the most respected cricketers. She has helped in promoting Indian women's cricket and inspiring the young generation.
2. Harmanpreet Kaur
Harmanpreet Kaur is a professional Indian cricketer and current captain of the Indian team. She was born on 8 March 1989 in Punjab. Kaur made her international debut on 7 March 2009 vs. Pakistan. She plays as an allrounder for the Indian team and has scored 3393 runs in 108 innings. She is best known for her leadership skills and explosive batting. She has played many match-winning knocks for India and scored 171* runs vs. Australia in the World Cup semi-final in 2017, helping India reach the World Cup final after eight years.
3. Smriti Mandhana
Smriti Mandhana, born July 18, 1996, is an outstanding Indian cricketer. She is a powerful left-handed opening batswoman. Mandhana rose to attention after performing well in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). She made her international debut in 2013 and became a crucial member of India's women's cricket team. Her powerful style and ability to dominate bowling attacks have earned her praise. Mandhana has also played for several domestic and franchise women's cricket teams. She has become an inspiration for many aspiring female cricketers off the field.
4. Anjum Chopra
Anjum Chopra is a former Indian cricketer born on 20 May 1977. She stepped into the world of cricket when she was nine years old. Chopra made her debut in the year 1995 vs. the Kiwis. She had scored 2856 runs in just 112 innings (1995-2012), making her the 4th highest runs scorer for the Indian women's team. After retirement, she became a cricket commentator, providing her expertise and knowledge during the broadcast. Chopra's dedication to the sport has made a lasting impact on women's cricket.
5. Poonam Raut
Poonam Raut is a professional Indian cricketer born on 14 October 1989. She had scored 2299 runs in just 73 innings. Raut also set a world record for the highest opening batting partnership scoring, 109 runs with Deepti Sharma. She made her international debut in the year 2009. Her consistent performance for the country, explosive batting style and fantastic performance in the field have made her valuable assets for the team.
6. Jaya Sharma
Jaya Sharma is a former Indian left-handed batsman. She was born on 17 September 1980. Jaya made her International debut in 2002 vs. England. She had scored 2091 runs in just 75 innings. Jaya was the first female cricketer to get the Best Player of the Month. Her fantastic knock of 138* vs. Pakistan in 2005 has made her the third-highest scorer in ODI. She played an important role in promoting women's cricket in the country.
7. Anju Jain
Anju Jain is a former Indian cricketer. She was born on 11 August 1974. Anju was a wicketkeeper-batsman. She made her international debut in the year 1993. She has scored a total of 1729 runs in just 65 innings. Currently, she coaches the Indian domestic circuit and has also coached the Indian and Bangladesh women's teams. Anju also captained the Indian team's 2000 World Cup, helping India to reach the semifinals. In 2005 Anju Jain, was also awarded the Arjuna Award. Her accomplishment has been a great inspiration for the young generation.
8. Jhulan Goswami
Jhulan Goswami is a former Indian cricketer born on 25 November 1982. Goswami is a right arm medium fast bowler who represented the Indian team from 2002 to 2020. She made her international debut in 2002 vs. England and also played her last match vs England in 2022. Jhulan scored 1228 runs in just 121 innings in her career. Goswami was best known for her fine bowling skills. She was also awarded the Padma Shri and Arjuna Awards in 2012 and 2010. She has played a great role in the journey of Indian women's cricket and inspiring future generations.
9. Hemlata Kala
Hemlata Kala is a former Indian cricketer. She played as an allrounder for the Indian team. She appeared in 7 tests, 78 ODi and t20. In her career, she has scored 1023 runs in just 59 innings. She made her International debut in the year 1999 vs England. Her dedication towards the sport has made a lasting impact on cricket.
10. Karu Jain
Karu Jain is a former Indian cricketer born on 9 September1985. She was a wicketkeeper-batsman, and she made her international debut in 2004. Karu has played 58 matches for India and scored 987 runs. She played a key role in boosting Indian women's cricket. Her consistent performance for the team and dedication towards the sport have made her one of the most respected cricketers.
