Batting in T20 cricket demands a unique mindset, distinct from the other formats. Unlike longer formats, T20 cricket pushes batters to take risks from the very start of their innings, aiming to score quick runs for the team.
Women’s T20I cricket has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years. The emergence of franchise leagues like the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) and the Women’s Premier League (WPL) has played a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of the game.
5. Stafanie Taylor – 22 Times
Former West Indies captain Stafanie Taylor is one of the most powerful women batters in cricket. Known for her explosive hitting, she has scored 50+ runs 22 times in her WT20I career. Taylor led the West Indies to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title in 2016, defeating Australia in a thrilling final. With 3426 runs, the fourth-highest in women’s T20I history, Taylor has recorded 22 half-centuries but is yet to score a century.
4. Sophie Devine – 22 Times
New Zealand captain Sophie Devine made her WT20I debut in 2006 and has since become one of the sport’s greatest players. In her 18-year career, the 35-year-old has crossed the 50-run mark 22 times, including one century and 21 half-centuries. Devine played a crucial role, both as a player and captain, in New Zealand’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 triumph.
3. Beth Mooney – 25 Times
Australian opener Beth Mooney has crossed the 50-run mark 25 times in Women’s T20I cricket. Known for her long, anchoring innings, Mooney is one of Australia’s finest batters. With 3002 runs from 106 WT20I matches, she has scored two centuries and 23 half-centuries. Mooney’s ability to steady the innings has made her a mainstay in Australia’s batting line-up.
2. Suzie Bates – 29 Times
Regarded as one of New Zealand’s greatest female cricketers, Suzie Bates has reached the 50-run mark 29 times in her illustrious WT20I career. Her achievements include one century and 28 half-centuries. Bates is the leading run-scorer in women’s T20I cricket, with 4584 runs at an average of 29.38 from 171 matches. Additionally, she has taken 79 wickets in the format.
1. Smriti Mandhana – 30 Times
Smriti Mandhana holds the record for the most 50+ scores in women’s T20I cricket, having reached this milestone 30 times in her career. Although all her scores are half-centuries and she has yet to score a century in this format, Mandhana’s consistency is unmatched. With 3761 runs, the second-most in women’s T20Is, she has solidified her place as one of the top openers in women’s white-ball cricket since making her debut in 2013.